Nicky Marcot

In a place like Wayne County—where roughly 95% of the land has already been developed—it’s easy to overlook what once defined the landscape. Before roads and subdivisions, this region was shaped by wetlands that absorbed stormwater, filtered pollution, and provided rich habitat for wildlife. This week, a new legislative effort led by State Representative Julie Brixie, alongside long-standing work by the Wayne County Conservation District (WCCD), is focused on protecting what remains—and...