Environmentalists oppose the $1.6bn Wekiva Parkway superhighway, completed to protect Central Florida's Wekiva River, due to concerns of habitat destruction and urban development.
The $1.6 billion Wekiva Parkway, a new superhighway meant to protect Central Florida's Wekiva River, is now seen as a threat by environmentalists. Completed after years of talks and compromise, the parkway includes wildlife underpasses, bear fencing, bat houses, and bridges designed to preserve the river's currents. However, critics worry that the project will still lead to habitat destruction and urban development in the area.
June 16, 2024
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