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The plan protects the Etowah River where the imperiled fish live. (photo by Melissa Stiers)
Their habitat has been under attack from development.
For years, the federal government regulated growth along the river, now the feds are considering turning that power over to local governments.
Developers are wary of what that means for their profits; environmentalists and some landowners say local power would protect the water quality and enforce smart growth.
