A Georgia conservation group, the Ogeechee Riverkeeper, has filed notice of its intent to sue the Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Treasury Department for failing to properly assess the environmental impacts of Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle and battery plant being built outside Savannah, Georgia. The group accuses the Army Corps of using outdated data and underestimating the project's impact on wetlands and groundwater supply. It also claims that the Treasury Department dispersed millions of dollars in infrastructure funding without performing required environmental reviews. The Ogeechee Riverkeeper plans to file a lawsuit after 60 days if construction of the Hyundai plant isn't halted while updated environmental reviews are conducted. The group argues that the plant's construction could harm the Ogeechee River and its ecosystem, which is already facing challenges from pollution and overuse. The Hyundai plant is expected to have 8,000 workers producing 300,000 electric vehicles per year at the Georgia site.
In a similar vein, the Mobile Baykeeper, a conservation group in Alabama, intends to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port expansion project. The Baykeeper claims that the Corps failed to protect Gulf sturgeon during a dredging project in Mobile Bay. The project aims to widen and deepen the port to accommodate larger ships and boost the local economy. However, the Baykeeper believes that the amount of sediment being dredged and dumped into the bay is causing the loss of oysters, seagrasses, and the protected Gulf sturgeon. The dumped mud is enough to cover Mobile Bay in two-and-a-half inches of mud over 20 years. The Mobile Baykeeper has been working with the Corps of Engineers to develop a different approach, but after a 2023 study revealed the presence of more than 200 protected sturgeon in Mobile Bay, they decided to pursue legal action. The mud also impacts local fishermen and businesses. The Baykeeper is advocating with elected officials at the federal level for action. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers claims to be in compliance with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and actively monitoring dredging to protect resources in Mobile Bay.
The Ogeechee Riverkeeper's concerns about the environmental impact of the Hyundai plant in Georgia are based on the Army Corps of Engineers' use of outdated data and underestimation of the project's impact on wetlands and groundwater supply. The group argues that the construction of the plant could harm the Ogeechee River and its ecosystem, which is already facing challenges from pollution and overuse. The Ogeechee Riverkeeper plans to file a lawsuit after 60 days if construction of the Hyundai plant isn't halted while updated environmental reviews are conducted. The group claims that the Treasury Department dispersed millions of dollars in infrastructure funding without performing required environmental reviews. The Ogeechee Riverkeeper's concerns highlight the need for proper assessment of the environmental impact of large-scale industrial projects like the Hyundai plant, especially in sensitive areas like wetlands and water sources.
The Mobile Baykeeper's intent to sue the Army Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port expansion project raises concerns about the protection of the Gulf sturgeon and the impact of dredging on the environment. The Baykeeper claims that the Corps failed to protect the sturgeon during a dredging project in Mobile Bay and that the amount of sediment being dumped into the bay is causing the loss of oysters, seagrasses, and the protected Gulf sturgeon. The Baykeeper is advocating for action at the federal level and intends to pursue legal action. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains that it is in compliance with the National Marine Fisheries Service and actively monitoring dredging to protect resources in Mobile Bay.
The Ogeechee Riverkeeper's intent to sue the Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Treasury Department over the environmental impact of Hyundai's Georgia plant raises questions about the adequacy of the assessment process for large-scale industrial projects. The group accuses the Army Corps of using outdated data and underestimating the project's impact on wetlands and groundwater supply. It also claims that the Treasury Department dispersed millions of dollars in infrastructure funding without performing required environmental reviews. The Ogeechee Riverkeeper plans to file a lawsuit after 60 days if construction of the Hyundai plant isn't halted while updated environmental reviews are conducted. The group's concerns highlight the importance of conducting thorough and up-to-date environmental assessments for major industrial projects to ensure the protection of ecosystems and natural resources.
The Ogeechee Riverkeeper, a Georgia conservation group, has filed notice of its intent to sue the Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Treasury Department over the environmental impacts of Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle and battery plant in Savannah, Georgia. The group alleges that the Army Corps used outdated data and underestimated the project's impact on wetlands and groundwater supply. It also claims that the Treasury Department distributed millions of dollars in infrastructure funding without conducting required environmental reviews. The Ogeechee Riverkeeper plans to file a lawsuit if construction of the Hyundai plant isn't halted for updated environmental reviews. The group argues that the plant's construction could harm the Ogeechee River and its ecosystem, which is already facing pollution and overuse challenges. The Hyundai plant is expected to employ 8,000 workers and produce 300,000 electric vehicles annually.
The Mobile Baykeeper, a conservation group in Alabama, intends to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port expansion project. The Baykeeper claims that the Corps failed to protect Gulf sturgeon during a dredging project in Mobile Bay. The project aims to widen and deepen the port to accommodate larger ships and boost the local economy. However, the Baykeeper believes that the amount of sediment being dredged and dumped into the bay is causing the loss of oysters, seagrasses, and the protected Gulf sturgeon. The dumped mud is enough to cover Mobile Bay in two-and-a-half inches of mud over 20 years. The Mobile Baykeeper has been working with the Corps of Engineers to develop a different approach, but after a 2023 study revealed the presence of more than 200 protected sturgeon in Mobile Bay, they decided to pursue legal action. The mud also impacts local fishermen and businesses. The Baykeeper is advocating with elected officials at the federal level for action. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers claims to be in compliance with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and actively monitoring dredging to protect resources in Mobile Bay.