Brevard County Commission rejects loosening rules designed to protect wetlands

“County commissioners have decided against moving forward with proposed changes in wetlands protection regulations” according to a recent article in Florida Today news. While a group of development interests sought modifications in the wetlands rules, other speakers asked the commissioners to reject the proposed changes.  Fifteen residents who addressed the County Commission during public comment on Tuesday said the proposals would be detrimental to the environment or would have other negative effects.Click here to read the full article.