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Commissioners agree to bring Wisteria Island transfer discussion back after divided views on cleanup and litigation
Summary
County attorneys reported renewed engagement with Department of Interior officials about potentially transferring Wisteria Island to Monroe County. Commissioners were split on whether to pursue an application while federal ownership is under appeal; some said a county management interest would enable enforcement and cleanup, others warned the move
Monroe County’s county attorney reported Jan. 15 that federal officials re‑engaged on Wisteria Island and prompted discussion about whether the county should begin an application process to seek some measure of control or ownership.
Lede facts: The county attorney told the board that the Department of Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife indicated interest in re‑engaging on transfer possibilities as the administration changed. The board received an informational briefing and gave informal direction to staff to bring back a formal item for discussion at a future meeting; no formal transfer action or vote occurred.
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