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Marine advisory board presses City Commission for action on North Fork River contamination
Summary
After a long discussion at its April 2 meeting, the Fort Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board agreed to draft concise recommendations for the City Commission to address longstanding contamination, access and flow problems in the North Fork River; staff noted recent water testing met state standards but funding and flow control complicate dredging.
Members of the Fort Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board pressed for a coordinated clean-up and a clearer plan to restore the North Fork River, saying visible trash and stagnant water have harmed the waterway for decades.
The board discussed the problem during a sustained exchange at its April 2 meeting. “This waterway has been contaminated, that’s been neglected since the 1960s,” a board member identified in the meeting as Committee member Sam said, arguing the city should present a formal request to higher authorities and seek funding. Chair Steve Whitten said the board would compile concise bullet points and forward them to the City Commission so elected…
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