U.S. plans to expand Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge by 22,000 acres to block mining and protect wildlife.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to expand the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia by about 22,000 acres to protect it from nearby mining plans and enhance conservation efforts. The expansion aims to prevent wildfires, protect wildlife like the gopher tortoise, and preserve the swamp's hydrological integrity. This move follows public opposition to a proposed titanium mine and comes after considering over 30,000 public comments.
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