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Highway 41 Expansion Sparks Wetlands Debate | Charleston News
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A $250 million Highway 41 expansion threatens 77 acres of vital wetlands, sparking fierce public backlash at a packed meeting. Residents demand the project be halted, arguing state-proposed drainage systems like wet ponds can’t handle extreme weather like hurricanes or king tides—especially near ecologically sensitive Toomer Creek. Officials admit permits only address regular storms, not disasters, and vow to review models and creek flow before finalizing. Public comment closes August 1—this isn’t the last word.
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