Florida Wetlands In Danger From Developers

Miami mayor Carlos Alvarez backs Florida City mayor in fight to stop development of wetlands.

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June 8, 2005, 6:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez is joining environmentalists in asking county commissioners to deny a request by Florida City to annex a large swath of south county wetlands.

The site is outside the Urban Development Boundary, which is designed to prevent urban sprawl into the Everglades. If commissioners approve the request today, opponents say it could open the door for development on open lands elsewhere in the county, threatening wildlife and wetlands."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

FULL STORY: Alvarez seeks to stop Florida City expansion

Tuesday, June 7, 2005 in The Miami Herald

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