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Not every conservation win is dramatic at first glance. Some matter because of what they continue to protect for generations to come.

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April 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The City Commission has given the green light to the controversial Merritt Ranch project, paving the way for 523 new homes despite rising concerns over flooding and traffic from local residents.

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Commission approves Merritt Ranch annexation and PUD for up to 523 homes after public concerns and county letter
The commission approved annexation and PUD rezoning for the 445‑acre Merritt Ranch project, allowing up to 523 detached single‑family units with open‑space and buffer conditions. Lake County formally asked the city to halt or deny the annexation pending further review; residents raised flooding and access concerns.
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September 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM
4/11 Ford's plan removes Beach Areas 1, 2, New Wasaga and Allenwood Beach from the provincial park and sells them to the town.

Environmental Defence warns the land includes habitat for endangered piping plover, mature sand dunes, and significant wetlands.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Mendocino County's latest housing proposal moves forward, but will wetland setbacks and drainage concerns derail this single-family dream?

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Irish Beach subdivision project approved contingent on wetland setbacks
Planning staff recommends approval for single-family residence with conditions related to wetland area.
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April 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Sentinel Gulf Link reassures the Jones Creek council that a recent federal court ruling is merely a technicality and not a setback, while projecting the creation of 2,400 jobs for the region!

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Sentinel Gulf Link tells Jones Creek council federal ruling is a narrow technical issue; company estimates 2,400 jobs
Sentinel Gulf Link said a recent federal court decision raised a statutory geographic-definition issue but did not contest environmental reviews; the company said it expects to resolve the issue and estimated about 2,400 jobs tied to the project.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:07 AM
The Scituate Conservation Commission is pushing for clearer construction controls on a proposed multifamily project, raising critical questions about stormwater management and environmental impact.

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Commission continues 40B 1st Parish Road wetlands hearing to Oct. 5 after detailed stormwater and cleanup questions
The Scituate Conservation Commission continued the Notice of Intent for a four-building 40B multifamily project at 1st Parish Road to Oct. 5, asking the applicant to provide revised plans addressing stormwater reviewer comments, peer-review scope, limits-of-work demarcation and isolated-wetland square footage.
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September 1, 2026 at 6:12 AM
A stunning Nordic spa and boutique hotel are set to transform the Riverwoods site while pledging to protect its unique wetland ecosystem—could this be the new gem of Lake County?

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Developer outlines Nordic spa plan for Riverwoods site, pledges conservation and operations controls
Pomeroy representatives described a two-phase redevelopment of the Walter Flores office campus into a Nordic spa and later a 140-room boutique hotel, committing to a conservation easement, energy and water-efficiency measures, 20 EV-capable parking spaces, and operational controls including reservation-based visits and an adult-only policy.
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September 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM
A proposed 72-unit development in Henrietta aims to balance growth with conservation by preserving 76 acres of wetlands and open space—what will the board decide next?

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Developer outlines 72‑unit James Riverview cluster plan with 76‑acre conservation easement; town will return July 1
BME Associates presented a concept for a 91‑acre James Riverview cluster subdivision: 72 for‑sale duplex units clustered to preserve roughly 76 acres as a conservation easement. The board heard wetlands, sewer, and traffic-mitigation discussion and kept the public hearing open for July 1.
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June 16, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The Rhinebeck Planning Board is grappling with intense community concerns over a large conservation-subdivision and hotel project, as neighbors demand stronger environmental safeguards and independent testing.

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Rhinebeck planning board continues review of large conservation‑subdivision and hotel proposal amid wetlands, water and contamination concerns
The Town of Rhinebeck Planning Board continued its review of a multi‑lot conservation subdivision and hotel project and directed staff to draft a Part 3 SEQR write‑up after lengthy discussion about DEC wetland jurisdiction, wastewater siting, a 72‑hour well test and neighbors' requests for more testing and safeguards.
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May 21, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Ground disturbance at the Town Tavern property has raised serious environmental concerns, prompting the Conservation Advisory Board to demand immediate remediation and stricter enforcement from the Town Board.

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Conservation advisory board says Town Tavern site had unauthorized disturbance; asks town board to require remediation
After reviewing satellite imagery and on-site inspections suggesting roughly an acre or more of unauthorized ground disturbance and possible wetland fill at the Town Tavern property, the board voted to request the Town Board enforce waterfront consistency, require stormwater reclamation plans and monitoring, and remedy identified erosion and sediment controls.
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June 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The Conservation Board is raising alarms over a controversial plan for 25 elevated condominiums at 94 Dune Road, citing a staggering increase in fill that could threaten local wetlands.

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Conservation board urges planning board to scrutinize 94 Dune Road FEIS over expanded fill and wetland setbacks
Town staff told the Conservation Board the FEIS for 94 Dune Road proposes 25 elevated condominiums and a dramatic increase in fill — from about 3,554 cubic yards originally to an estimated 8,856 cubic yards — and recommended the Planning Board fully evaluate practicable alternatives and strict wetland setbacks under chapter 3-25.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Concerns are mounting as neighbors and scientists urge the commission to pause a controversial 300-unit development over potential groundwater contamination and historic landfill risks.

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Neighbors, scientists press commission to pause 300‑unit Suburban Road proposal over wetlands, groundwater and contamination concerns
Wood Partners presented a 300‑unit, three‑building proposal for Suburban Road; staff asked for more test‑pit and phasing details and neighbors and wetland scientists urged postponement citing peat, historic landfill material and groundwater risks. The commission continued the hearing to Oct. 5 to allow more technical review.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Dozens of passionate residents stepped up to the podium, each vying to fill the critical vacancy on the Hampton City Council with bold visions for education, emergency preparedness, and environmental stewardship.

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Dozens of residents present qualifications as council considers Tigner replacement
At a Hampton City Council work session, roughly two dozen applicants gave five-minute presentations for the seat vacated by Councilman Rick (Rhett) Tigner; themes included education, emergency preparedness, fiscal stewardship and protecting wetlands.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The Seminole County Planning Commission just recommended a major rezoning that could pave the way for a 308-unit multifamily development, igniting concerns over traffic and drainage in the bustling Slavia Road area.

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Planning commission recommends rezoning for 308‑unit Greenway Preserve on Slavia Road
The Seminole County Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend a small‑scale future land use amendment and concurrent rezoning to allow a 308‑unit multifamily development on ~23.42 acres north of Slavia Road east of SR‑417. Staff cited revised floodplain mapping and required site‑plan mitigation; residents raised traffic and drainage concerns.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Concerns are mounting as board members question whether recent changes to the Town Tavern site, including expanded parking near a creek, were properly approved and what it means for local wetlands.

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Board conditions Town Tavern site approval on DEC/Corps findings after parking and fill were added
Advisory board reviewed follow-up materials on the Town Tavern site and moved to approve consistency with the LWRP only if DEC or Army Corps determinations and any required mitigation or modifications are included in the approval.
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September 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM
The Moultonborough Planning Board has taken a significant step towards transforming the 49.2-acre headquarters of Stephens Landscaping, with a public site visit scheduled soon—will it protect the wetlands or spark controversy?

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Planning Board accepts Stephens Landscaping redevelopment, schedules site visit and hearing
The Planning Board accepted a substantially complete site‑plan application to redevelop Stephens Landscaping’s 49.2‑acre headquarters at 62 Moultonboro Neck Road, declined to find regional impact, and scheduled a site visit for Sept. 2 and a public hearing for Sept. 9 after the town’s third‑party engineer review.
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August 19, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Titusville's Environmental Commission just made a controversial decision to allow stormwater management systems in conservation lands, sparking a heated debate on flood mitigation versus environmental protection.

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Titusville commission restores language allowing city stormwater components in conservation lands to address local flooding
After hearing public concern about flooding, the commission voted to add wording permitting ‘wetlands related components’ of the city's stormwater management systems in conservation land so the city can pursue infrastructure to reduce neighborhood flooding.
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August 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Red Hook's board just approved a controversial move to acquire five surplus water district parcels, sparking intense debate over land preservation and community funds.

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Red Hook board approves Community Preservation Fund purchase of five water‑district lots in Linden Acres
After a contested public hearing, the town board voted to acquire five surplus Water District No. 1 parcels in Linden Acres under the Community Preservation Fund to protect wetlands and create a small pocket park; opponents argued the purchase improperly shifts town property and funds.
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August 13, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Concerns are rising in Winter Springs as commissioners weigh the future of Jetta Point, facing pressing issues of flooding, conservation, and community impact.

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Commission seeks county update on Jetta Point as residents press flooding, conservation concerns
Commissioners asked staff to continue talks with Seminole County about Jetta Point, a roughly 40‑acre property under consideration for sale. Officials stressed protecting wetlands, resolving neighborhood flooding and coordinating regionally before any change of ownership or zoning.
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August 11, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Developers reveal how regulatory hurdles and funding requirements forced a dramatic cut in the Grandview project, shrinking its unit count from over 90 to just 62.

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Developers: wetlands, easements and AHOP funding squeezed Grandview plan from 90+ units to 62
Developers said regulatory setbacks, utility easements and qualification for MaineHousing's AHOP program forced them to pivot from earlier roughly 94‑unit concepts to a 62‑unit plan that includes 14 single‑family ownership units funded through AHOP and 48 multifamily rental units.
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July 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Commissioners are raising red flags over the controversial Birchwood Estates development, demanding crucial revisions to protect wetlands and improve road safety!

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Commissioners push developer to revise Birchwood Estates concept plan over wetlands, roads and park dedication
At a concept‑plan review for Birchwood Estates (approx. 39 acres, 99 units), staff described wetlands impacts and requested PUD flexibilities; commissioners urged removing lots from wetlands, expanding park dedication, reworking private roads and ensuring turning lanes on County Road 50 required by Washington County.
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July 27, 2026 at 12:11 PM