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Residents urge commission to preserve Enterprise South Nature Park; speakers argue outdoor recreation drives local economy
Summary
Speakers at the Nov. 4 commission meeting urged elected officials to preserve Enterprise South Nature Park and oppose converting protected periphery acreage to industrial uses, arguing the park underpins local recreation, tourism and talent recruitment.
During the general public comment period Nov. 4 several residents and community organizers urged the commission to preserve Enterprise South Nature Park and oppose proposals to remove federal protections from peripheral acreage adjacent to the park.
Nathan Griffin, co‑founder of Save Enterprise South, presented economic arguments against industrial conversion, citing recent local studies and interviews with newcomers that say outdoor recreation and access to nature are primary drivers for in‑migration. ‘‘The data is clear. Outdoors beats industry and…
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