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On the recordJune 21, 2023
The continual expansion of the park has also stymied the government of the Virgin Islands' ability to create alternative ways to traverse the island, which were vital during a disaster.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett highlights the negative impact of park expansion on local infrastructure and disaster response.

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