$60M deal halts mining threat to Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp
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Conservationists bought land near the Okefenokee Swamp for $60 million, blocking a mining project that threatened the fragile ecosystem. The deal protects the wetland for now, though its long-term future remains uncertain.
Breakdown
- The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia is a large, ecologically significant wetland. 37s
- A mining company sought permits to mine minerals near the swamp, raising environmental concerns. 1m 10s
- Experts warned that mining could increase drought and wildfire risks in the area. 1m 55s
- The Conservation Fund purchased the land for $60 million, stopping the mining project. 2m 36s
- Conservationists caution that other nearby lands remain at risk for future mining. 2m 46s