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Conservation Groups Challenge FAA Rules Over Coastal Wetlands
Three conservation groups are urging the Federal Aviation Administration to preserve environmental reviews for commercial space projects, citing concerns about the proposed SpaceX launch site in coastal Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The groups argue that project-specific reviews are needed to identify potential effects on wetlands, water quality, and wildlife. The proposed site encompasses about 136,000 acres of marshland and is near the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge and other important coastal habitats. This development was first reported by The Advocate.