From the April 28, 2023, Wilmington (NC) Star News "From Venus' Flytraps to wetlands, what 4 proposed bills could mean for the Wilmington area" by Gareth McGrath.
Yesterday I wrote about the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher's new otter pups.
This aquarium is a huge attraction at Fort Fisher along with the Civil War site and public beach.
Right now, there is a push on to provide money for the improvements of both the aquarium and historic site in the North Carolina General Assembly.
Even though these two are no longer in Representative Ted Davis' district, the Wilmington Republican has not forgotten about the Fort Fisher area. He has submitted a bill for the state to give the aquarium $10.5 million or its renovation project. This proposal comes after Davis had previously helped secure $20 million for the project.
The last time the aquarium was renovated was 2002
The legislation, House Bill 710, is currently in the House Appropriations Committee.
--Old B-Runner
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