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Citizens press Durham County on watershed protections; board approves Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Plan agreement
Summary
After public comment urging stronger protections and monthly reporting, the Durham County Board approved Item 24‑0076, an interlocal agreement with the City of Durham for the Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Plan, and directed staff to follow up with the speakers and hold outreach sessions.
Three residents urged the Board on March 11 to strengthen protections for Durham’s watersheds and to ensure transparent reporting as the County considers participating in the Southeast Durham Watershed Improvement Plan.
Pamela Andrews told the Board it should "stop allowing developers to mass grade, clear trees and build near critical watersheds in Durham." Tammie Sawaya said the plan "needed revisions" and asked what…
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