Mount Pleasant Looks to Protect Wetlands After Federal Ruling

Mount Pleasant proposes wetlands protections following Supreme Court ruling

A recent Supreme Court ruling has narrowed federal protections for wetlands, leaving areas without a “continuous surface connection” to rivers or lakes vulnerable to development.

Mount Pleasant looks to protect wetlands after federal ruling

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) --After a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court removed federal protections for some wetlands, the Town of Mount Pleasant is considering adopting its own local protections. Town leaders are asking for residents' input ahead of a public hearing on the proposed ordinance. Wetlands are one of the defining characteristics of [...]