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Wildlife biologist warns Milam Bottoms development would harm eagles, endangered species
Summary
A wildlife biologist told the Rock Island council that proposed TIF‑supported development at Milam Bottoms threatens a major bald eagle night roost and multiple state and federal threatened or endangered species; the remarks included claims about the developer-funded survey and recent species sightings.
A wildlife biologist told the Rock Island City Council during public comment that proposed development tied to a tax‑increment financing (TIF) proposal and supporting commercial uses would harm Milam Bottoms’ wildlife, including a large wintering bald eagle roost and several state and federally listed species.
Kelly McCam, identified in the record as a wildlife biologist, told the council, "Milam Bottoms is quite simply the most biologically rich…
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