Welcome to the VACAPES EIS Website

Welcome to the U.S. Navy's online resource for information concerning the Virginia Capes (VACAPES) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Overseas EIS (OEIS). The purpose of this site is to provide information on the Navy's use of the VACAPES Range Complex, and the Navy's strong commitment to protecting natural resources.


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VACAPES Range Complex Training

The VACAPES Range Complex is the principal backyard range for aviation, surface, submarine, amphibious, and special warfare units located at Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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Environmental Stewardship

The Navy manages its land, air, and sea ranges, facilities, and natural resources as integrated training range complexes to be able to meet its current and future requirements while protecting natural and cultural resources and minimizing effects to the environment.


As responsible environmental stewards, the U.S. Navy is concerned about the potential effects of its operations on the environment and is committed to complying with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies. The Navy spends millions of dollars each year on research to better understand the potential effects of its activities on the environment to help ensure that Navy policy and compliance are based on real science.

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The Final EIS Is Now Available

Download the Final EIS/OEIS document.