Here is somewhat of a similar case with Lowe's wanting to construct on wetlands near important watershed area (as we have here surrounding Spring Pond Reservoir).
In Florida, the zoning of an area was amended to permit Lowe's (just like here in Salem) to build on wetlands near the outskirts of important waterways. Earlier this year, the multi year battle ended with Lowe's loosing the case, after the company tried to appeal the restrictions in court.
Links:
http://summitcountyvoice.com/2011/03/02/florida-court-nixes-lowes-development-near-everglades/
http://www.environmentamerica.org/news-releases/parks-open-spaces-wild-places/parks-open-spaces-wild-places/victory-gov.-crist-florida-cabinet-hold-the-line-for-the-everglades#idk4besKTQxRs5pUl_M5ADVQ
Time is on our side! The longer the battle is drawn out, the more time there is for government to realize the emerging environmental crises we're facing.
ReplyDeleteis Lowes and walmart teamed? Lowes seems like walmart's evil twin?
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ReplyDeleteI agree, but our voices must be heard. Let’s not hope that others will do all the fighting for us. Make a call (or email) to those that hopefully have the power to stop this madness and say you're opposed to this bogus deal and that the impact to the environment is too great and that the traffic situation will be worsened. Call: Camp Lion at 781-595-9735; Mayor Kimberley Driscoll at 978-745-95995 x 5600, mayor@salem.com; Attorney General Martha Coakley at 617-727-3251, www.mass.gov/ago; Governor Deval Patrick at 617-725-4000, www.mass.gov/governor; Office of Environmental Affairs, 617-626-1000, www.mass.gov/envir;
Lowe's Companies Corporate Office, Headquarters
1000 Lowe's Blvd. Mooresville, NC 28117
(704)758-1000
I like the headline 'and looses'
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