Paradise Lost, Commissioners Approve Aqua by the Bay- A Sad Day for Our Kids, Grand Kids and Great Grand Kids

As reported by most of the news outlets in our community, Aqua by the Bay is a go- it has been approved by the Manatee County Commissioners. It’s a revised plan that no longer includes the man-made estuary and retaining wall along with other concessions.

I am not writing to post the details of the plan. You can read about that in the other publications. Also, I don’t want to take away the thunder from Rose Lipke who will be writing a detailed story about this next week.

While I understand there are legal ramifications if the project was not approved, I am hurt and scared of how it will affect our Kids, Grand Kids and Great Grand Kids. Things like water run-off, flooding (like in Houston), trimming Mangroves for better views will all effect the quality of life for future generations. In my mind, I can already hear the bull-dozers taking down trees and destroying our beautiful landscape.

Hopefully, there will be “watchdogs” to minimize the damage to our environment.  Love and peace to you all.

photo from deposit photos