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🌱 How could the Castle Hayne quarry expansion reshape local wetlands and flooding?
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- How could the Castle Hayne quarry expansion reshape local wetlands and flooding?
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• Why a proposed quarry expansion in Castle Hayne is raising concerns (starnewsonline.com subscription) — A major expansion of the Castle Hayne limestone quarry could affect nearby wetlands, waterways, and future flood risks just north and east of town. Researchers and conservationists warn that removing high-quality wetlands near Island Creek and the Northeast Cape Fear River may worsen stormwater runoff and habitat loss, while the company argues the project is needed to meet construction demand in the fast-growing Wilmington region. 
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