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Boaters' group raises concerns about proposed breakwaters and navigation constriction in Jupiter Narrows
Summary
A private citizen and longtime advocate for lower speed zones in the Jupiter Narrows told the Tequesta council the JNCA/Taylor Engineering plan for large breakwaters may need reevaluation once the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) implements a reduced speed zone in the narrows.
Butch Powell, a resident and longtime advocate for a lower speed zone in the Jupiter Narrows, addressed the council on Jan. 9 to urge caution about a proposed seagrass/conservation plan that would add roughly 800 linear feet of breakwaters to the narrows.
Powell said the plan — prepared by Taylor Engineering for the Jupiter Narrows conservation effort —…
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