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Resident urges city to protect fireflies near Walnut Creek ahead of dog‑park expansion
Mansfield City Council · May 12, 2025
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Summary
A Mansfield resident told council that large numbers of fireflies inhabit property adjacent to the proposed linear trail and urged city parks staff to inspect the site and consider light‑pollution and trampling risks before dog‑park phase‑two development.
During public comment on May 12, resident Louis Harden said his property along the planned linear trail near Walnut Creek hosts a dense firefly population and urged the city to take measures to protect the insects ahead of nearby development.
Harden, who provided his…
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