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Wicomico Creek Mine Sparks Local Outcry | Annapolis News
A controversial 34-acre surface mine proposed near Wicomico Creek is sparking fierce opposition from environmental groups and locals worried about groundwater, wildlife, and the rural character of western Somerset County. With the company silent on key details, zoning hearings revealed glaring gaps—ranging from unclear excavation size and depth to wildly inconsistent truck traffic estimates. The site, rich in history and rumored Native American burial mounds, is being called “unimaginably bad land usage.” Advocates like the Wicomico Environmental Trust demand stronger protections for water…
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