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Stop The Quarry Site (Archived at Big Library)

The Middle Tennessee Land Development LLC has proposed opening a limestone quarry operation in the southern Cahaba Valley adjacent to the ecologically-significant Ebenezer Swamp wetlands. A quarry operation will have profound adverse effects, not only on Ebenezer Swamp and its denizens but on the local human population as well. Enhanced satellite view and interactive satellite view (links below) added by Big Library.

Potential impacts of quarry operations on Ebenezer Swamp and surrounding area:

Alteration of water cycle – decreased groundwater, increased surface water.
Accelerated sinkhole development.
Increased downstream flooding.
Impairment of public and private drinking water supply.

Web Site with Additional Details: Monticello Swamp

Information added by Big Library: Ebenezer Swamp Habitat Photo's and general Ebenezer Swamp information.

Enhanced satellite view pop-up added by Big Library: Open Satellite view

Interactive satellite view link added by Big Library: Go to WikiMapia

Ebenezer Swamp Information from Shelby County Tourism.