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- 1Murrells Inlet dredging weighed for economic and environmental impact▼Murrells Inlet dredging could provide an economic boost, but county wants to know environmental cost
Georgetown County is examining a proposed dredging project at Murrells Inlet that could deliver an economic boost to the coastal community, but officials want a fuller picture of the environmental cost before moving ahead. Dredging is often used to deepen channels for boat traffic and support the local waterfront economy, while raising concerns about impacts on marshes, water quality and marine habitats.