Episode 11: Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Maryon Attwood and Julieanna Purdue

The Sound Defense Alliance Podcast

To stay or to move? That is the unfortunate dilemma that so many residents in Coupeville, Washington, face as a result of nearby Navy activity and its impact on mental and physical health, children’s well-being, clean water, and more. In this episode we’re going to hear from two local residents - Maryon Attwood (she/her) and Julieanna Purdue (she/her), and how one decided to leave and the other decided to stay. This is no easy decision, and you’ll hear from both women about how they have been impacted by the jets, the challenges they’ve faced as small business owners, and the changes they hope to see in the Growler jet program. Maryon will also share about her experience moving and how her life has changed since.

Resources:

Learn more about the Growler jets and how to take action at: www.SoundDefenseAlliance.org

Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER)

Glossary Terms:

Environmental Impact Statement - A government document that outlines the impact of a proposed project on its surrounding environment. In the United States, these statements are mandated by federal law for certain projects.

Record of Decision (ROD) - Final action prior to implementation of the Proposed Action. Any outstanding issues, including protests, are resolved. After this stage, protestors may sue the agency in federal court.

Outlying Field (OLF) - A military airport owned and operated by the United States Navy located two miles southeast of Coupeville, Washington, on Whidbey Island. Also known as Naval Outlying Landing Field Coupeville or NOLF Coupeville.

Nature sounds recorded in the Olympic National Park (Gordon Hempton, The Sound Tracker, Co-Founder Quiet Parks International)

Hosted by Terra Huey and Caitlin Epstein

Produced by Caitlin Epstein in partnership with the Sound Defense Alliance