Manatee County Commission Chooses Developer Interests Over Wetland Protection
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The Manatee County Commission voted 5-1 to reduce protections for wetlands, cutting in half the buffer zone between construction and wetland areas. Environmentalists warn that this decision could lead to contamination of major drinking water sources. Despite pleas from concerned citizens, the county aims to align its development regulations with those of the state government.
Topics:nation#development#environmental-conservation#environmental-protection#manatee-county#water-contamination#wetlands
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