Restoration plan under review after Cape Coral mangroves removed without permit

CAPE CORAL, Fla.

The South Florida Water Management District has issued a notice of violation to the developers of the Seven Islands project in Cape Coral, halting all ongoing work after mangroves were mistakenly removed from the area.

A restoration plan has been submitted to the district and is currently under review. Residents like Jennifer Liebal voiced concerns about the environmental impact of the removal…

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