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:: Most environmental issues in Wayne County are related to the former industrial practices that resulted in the degradation of natural resources in urban areas, including contaminants to the air, water and land. Wayne County is committed to providing a high quality of life through the conservation of valuable environmental assets while reversing the negative impact created by previous industrial practices. The presence of contaminated sites in the older industrialized parts of the County has had a negative impact on the marketability of land in the areas. The six EDA-eligible distressed communities have all been negatively impacted by the presence of brownfields on vacant industrial sites. The redemption of these sites is essential to reversing the economic decline in these areas. :: The National Environmental Policy Act requires that information be presented to identify all existing and potential environmentally sensitive areas and issues in an area that is pursuing economic development activities. Data on relevant environmental issues must be collected for the purpose of assuring a balance between economic development and environmental conservation. |
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