DWU Wins Support in Harbor Pipeline Debate
Ingrid Kreis reports DWU gains ground as Northwest Florida Coast Resource Planning backs a 14 inch submerged water main to raise Holiday Isle pressure. Panel critiques DER and DNR over strict NPEB rules, Patterson claims the project is benign while stressing growth and environmental concerns persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
Holiday Isle
DWU
Northwest
State Department of Environmental Regulation
DEA
State Department of Natural Resources
Patterson
Old Pass
NPEB
Deb
Der
Bob Kriegel
Kriege
DNR
Julton Gissendanner
Utility Weighs Options for Water Main to Holiday Isle
Destin Water Users face a decision on six proposals to meet DER NPEB for the Old Pass Lagoon project. Officials question grass planting, education programs, vegetation around pere ponds, and deeper pipeline placement while upgrading the wastewater plant draws little objection. Fire protection for Holiday Isle remains a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen MacGrogan
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Destin
Old Pass Lagoon
Destin Harbor
DER
Bob Kriegel
DWU
Kriegel
Pere
Holiday Isle
Steve Holcomb
DWA
DEA
Holcomb
Paul Hazuca
Bob Graham
George French
DCBA Seeks Alternative Dock Sites
Destin charter fleet seeks new mooring amid possible sale of current docks. DCBA eyes shell pile land near Destin Bridge as alternative, with Abbott Realty discussing purchase. Survey by Baskerville-Donovan to assess impact on state lands and 70 plus slips, while West End East Pass site remains preferred for space. Continued on Page 7A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
Kelly
Destin
Charter Boat Association
Malcolm Patterson
Destin Bridge
Patterson
Fill Abbott
Abbott Realty Services
Abbott
DCBA
William Frank Davis
East Pass
Baskerville-Donovan
State Department of Natural Resources
DCRA
Brant Kelly
Old Pass Lagoon
George Massey
Panel urges delay on barrier island designation in Florida
The governor's growth panel asks the governor and Cabinet to postpone designating Destin-South Walton peninsula as a barrier island until the final Management Plan is completed in December. The plan will be sent to Gov Graham and Cabinet in early 1985. Committee members stress public hearings and funding limits tied to Executive Order 81 105, with local groups split on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Gould
Destin-South
Walton Peninsula
Barrier Island
Bob Graham
Northwest Florida
DCA
Runnels
Walton County
Billy McLean
Barrier Islands
McLean
Jim Murley
Morley
Preservation of Destin
POD
Virginia Aldridge
Aldridge
Walton
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