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Bipartisan plan to protect Okefenokee Swamp
https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/02/18/bipartisan-plan-protect-okefenokee-swamp"A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is trying to protect an area near the Okefenokee Swamp from mining.
This comes as an Alabama company, Twin Pines, has applied for state permits to do just that.
What’s happening: The bill would prevent state regulators from issuing new mining permits for a nearby part of Trail Ridge, an ancient coastline in the southeast that is home to valuable minerals.
Why it matters: Some environmental experts have warned that mining the ridge too close to the Okefenokee Swamp could harm the National Wildlife Refuge’s water levels and quality.
It’s one of the largest freshwater ecosystems in the world, covering nearly 450,000 acres.
State of play: While the bill would only apply to permit applications submitted after July 2022, thereby grandfathering in Twin Pines’ application, it would prevent expansion and other projects."...(more)