Biologists and project managers from the Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will explain the various environmental issues raised by the proposed deepening of the Savannah Harbor during a public workshop to be held 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dec. 15, at the Savannah Civic Center. The public may “come and go” at any time during the workshop.

The details on the project are contained in the draft General Re-Evaluation Report and draft Environmental Impact Statement, released by the Corps on Nov 15. The proposed increased harbor depth will benefit the national economy while the project impacts will be mitigated to an acceptable level, according to the report. In addition to biologists and project managers, the workshop will give the public an opportunity to talk with other environmental specialists, engineers, and economists about the harbor deepening, ask questions, and submit comments.