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Highland Beach halts marine docking project after agency demands for seagrass mitigation
Summary
Town staff said the South Florida Water Management District’s permitting demands — including off‑site mitigation for a small measured seagrass impact and additional pretreatment engineering — forced suspension of a federally funded marine docking project; staff are contacting legislators and grantors for help.
Town staff told the board they have suspended work on a state‑funded marine docking facility after permitting requirements from the South Florida Water Management District increased projected costs and uncertainty. Staff described the district’s calculation of a 32.6 square‑foot seagrass impact for a walkway and boat‑lift area and said the agency is seeking off‑site…
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