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Residents tell Macon County commissioners Army Corps harmed rivers, urge oversight
Summary
Multiple residents told commissioners Army Corps debris removal recently damaged river habitat and removed woody debris critical for fish and erosion control; speakers urged the county to require permits, hold the Corps accountable and involve local experts in future work.
During the public comment portion of the May 13 meeting, multiple residents told the Macon County Board of Commissioners that recent debris removal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers damaged river habitat and removed woody debris essential for fish habitat and erosion control.
"I feel there is widespread cleanup that is not necessary," Jason Love told the board. "Wood removal is…
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