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Residents, scientists and advocates urge green infrastructure, first‑time water and praise parks, airport hangars
Summary
Public commenters urged the county to adopt green stormwater infrastructure, highlighted an EPA "Urban Waters" partnership effort and praised recent wastewater connections, Fabens airport hangars and park renovations; renewable energy and skatepark projects also drew support.
Speakers during the public-comment portion of the meeting urged broader use of green stormwater infrastructure, highlighted a federal Urban Waters partnership effort for the region, and praised county projects including wastewater connections, Fabens airport hangars and park improvements.
Rob Henryon, U.S. Geological Survey, briefed the court on the EPA's Urban Waters Federal Partnership and said the initiative is locally driven: "The programs are chosen by the local communities," he said, and an ambassador/coordinator would help local groups find federal funding and technical…
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