To those who know it best, the Okefenokee Swamp is the largest completely freshwater swamp in North America. However, its future could have huge implications for water law throughout the eastern United States.
There’s concern over what may be coming: Twin Pines Minerals, LLC proposed a titanium dioxide mine right at the edge of the swamp. The mineral is mostly used to whiten products, like toothpaste or the cream in Oreos.
On Tuesday’s “Closer Look” with Rose Scott, WABE’s Marisa Mecke talks about her latest feature on the fight for water rights at the Okefenokee Swamp with mine permits on the horizon.
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