This is what we’ve been hearing: “If the developer wants to demolish the property off Mink Livsey Road, there’s nothing neighbors can do to stop it. Since he’s not rezoning, he can do what he wants.”

But this land is not just any property; it’s part of the Upper Ocmulgee Watershed and is protected under the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The developer currently lacks the necessary permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA. This oversight is crucial—without it, our environment could face catastrophic consequences.

Whether permits are required is ultimately up to federal agencies. Yet, no one but our community has been asking the tough questions.

When trees are removed from a floodplain and replaced with concrete, where will the water go? We must demand federal oversight to ensure responsible planning, engineering, and construction.

Help us raise funds to hire an environmental lawyer and an engineering firm with archaeological expertise (or both).

Can you spread the word? Share the 5 Ways You Can Help with friends and neighbors.

Thank you for joining us in this fight to preserve our heritage, ecology, and community!