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34 Comments on Will This Maryland Wetland Soon Become Concrete? - Part 1
Hi Marilyn What could they be thinking. This is sad really sad. That is just not a good idea. Is there anything that can be done?
How Sad, Margaret!
This is very sad news. I am so sorry.
I am so sick of progress at any cost. Just what we need, more ugly, it looks the same as every other center, big box center. Think about what our grandchildren's world will be like. That is a sad thought unless we stop embracing progress at any cost.
Unbelievable. At a time when so many eyes are focused on the environment that the government would let this pass.
Is it a done deal already? Did Ducks Unlimited get involved? We had a similar situation with Walmart lately. The County voted to go against the master plan to let a super store in...the residents defeated it and Walmart closed on the land last month....seams that back office meetings went on.
Hi Margaret,
I didn't have time to read all the comments though I hope to later today. I will bookmark this. This is unfortunately a subject with which I am all too familiar....
On a personal level...Toll brothers was allowed to develop a large plot right above my home about 12 years ago. Those who didn't have water issues in our area now have them. They clear cut the woods and "replanted" leaving a token bush as "landscaping." Trouble is - where does the water go? Into everyone's basement - that's where. Beyond the long term implications - the short term heavy rain and get th buckets to bail issue isn't at all funny or amusing.
You see "White Plains" was the name given to our area by the Indians. It was called the "land of white fog." In other words, the city is built on giant wetlands that the Indians could see from the water vapor! So this is the perfect place to build 4 skyscrapers from 39-42 stories in height? Right? WRONG! The neighboring towns are also getting flooded and if we don't better protect our wetlands from development, we are most likely going to get sued by these municipalities that are "downstream" and sit on the Mamaroneck River. During one very nasty storm a neighbor of mine had water up to her knees in the basement and her back yard looked like a swimming pool. The town of Mamaroneck had a disaster in which FEMA was called in and many were left permanently homeless. Many believe that overbuilding the Whit Plains downtown may have created permanent problems for Mamaroneck.
Right now we have an issue with a golf course that is sitting on top of a vein of the Mamaroneck River. The golf course is up for sale - but much of it is lowlands and wetlands. Since it is in a prime residential neighborhood - builders are salivating even in this slow market. I wrote a blog about the golf course earlier this year - If you want, I would post the link. I've written a few things on development, building and planning and wetlands factor high as issues for our area. But builders just seem to "get away with it."
Sorry for the rant - its just that its so sad to see.
Yes, the permit is in hand, and I will provide a link to it in a future installment to this series. Don't know about Ducks Unlimited, but I'll pass that on to the community activists leading the fight.
One of the things about this that amazes me is that this is a Democratic administration and legislature in MD - not to mention the White House. Aren't they supposed to be the ones who care about conservation? I guess we need to find some rare insect on the property so they'll have to withdraw approval.
"They paved paradise . . . and put up a parking lot"
Joni Mitchell : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWwUJH70ubM
Margaret..You go girl..Let's try to protect the wetlands wildlife and our environment not only for us but for future generations.... I was just watching a documentary on the Polar Bears ..and they are on the verge of extinction...We must protect out natural resources..I am proud to be your friend..Looking forward to your next post..Thanks
HELPFULHANNAH
This leaves me shaking my head in bewilderment Margaret. I too thought this Democrat administration was supposed to be sensitive to these kinds of issues. As the months go by one by one my balloons are being popped one by one. Sadly it seems it is always about the $$$.
Denise
Wow - the difference IS amazing - we had a similar issue close by where a private school wanted to develop a site. They did ensure that the wetland was preserved, though, and now many people can still enjoy the ecology of that site. I'm sorry that the removal of the wetlands is happening in your area. It really disrupts the balance of the eco-system.
Margaret -
I am really distressed by your post. Wetlands are not always well understood by the general public but they play a vital role in environmental issues that all of us should be concerned about. We faced a similar situation along the GW Parkway near National (oops Ronald Regan) Airport and fortuately nature prevailed. Keep up the good work. Is there a petition we can sign?
Margaret:
This distresses me. I don't think natural beauty should be sacrificed for a big-box store. I don't think it is progress but a step backwards.
Hi Margaret. That is terrible. Unfortunately this is happening on Maui too. ~ Lana
Margaret~ oh, how I hate to see things like this happen. Do we really need to develope every bit of earth on the planet? I am with Michael, wetlands serve a purpose. I think people need to be educated about wetlands and the purpose they serve.
Margaret, a box company? It seems like such a waste to destroy the integrity of such beautiful property for...a box company? As if there aren't any other suitable potential sites. Such a shame!
Margaret, What are they thinking!! We have a lot of lowlands and when progress happens it often changes the flow of the water and sometimes people flood who have never flooded. I hope you don't end up with that kind of a problem also. It is so pretty what a shame!
Generally I am in favor of development and allowing the public to do what is reasonable with the land they own. I guess i also struggle with this decision.
A Big Box store...Are they kidding...what are they thinking. Great photo!