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Great Rivers Doubles Down in Fight Against Maryland Heights Floodplain Development

  Posted on by Linden Mueller

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The proposed construction site sits adjacent to Creve Coeur Lake Park, abutting wetlands considered by the National Audubon Society to be an “urban oasis” for many migrating waders, waterfowl, and shorebirds, and the bird watchers who come to see them.

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Great Rivers Files Comments Opposing Maryland Heights’ Myopic Plan to Develop Floodplain at Taxpayers’ Expense

  Posted on by greatriverslaw

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The City’s proposal for over $85,000,000 in tax incentives would jeopardize downstream citizens, vulnerable wildlife, and the funding of vital community services.

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 Category: Climate and Energy Program, Community, Events, Land Use Program, News, Press Releases, Water Quality Program, Wetlands and Floodplains Program      Tags: , , , ,

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