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Law affecting nearly 300,000 acres of wetland and coast passed almost unanimously — here's what it will do
A major environmental law just got bigger and better, with nearly 300,000 acres of wetlands and beaches gaining protection under the Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm (BEACH) Act, reported ...
Tampa Bay Times22d
Tampa leaders kill Hillsborough River development that threatened wetland
Tampa City Council members struck down a developer’s rezoning request Thursday, delivering a win to neighbors long opposed to the Hillsborough River housing project. The lengthy hearing stirred ...
Getaway Magazine27d
8 wonderful wetlands in South Africa
Wetlands are biologically diverse ecosystems that provide a habitat for many vital species, acting as buffers against coastal storms and as a natural water filter water, breaking down harmful ...
The Virginian-Pilot27d
Virginia Beach approves controversial wetland restoration project at Pleasure House Point
VIRGINIA BEACH — Plans conceived more than a decade ago to restore wetlands near the Lesner Bridge accelerated this week when the City Council approved funding for the project. The city will ...
Bradenton Herald28d
When will Manatee County wetland protections be restored? Officials look for faster way
Some of Manatee County’s newly elected commissioners are hoping to speed up the process of restoring local wetland protections that were removed in 2023. In September, the board voted to restore ...