Environmentalists warn of threat to famed Okefenokee Swamp

Environmentalists warned that a mine proposed to be built near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge could damage the swamp’s fragile ecosystem. Supporters argue the mine will invigorate the local economy without impacting the swamp. NBC News’ Priya Sridhar reports. (Correction: An earlier version of this piece mischaracterized part of Twin Pines Minerals’ statement. The company says no mining activity will be conducted below the highest water levels of the Okefenokee. This video has been updated.) » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: https://www.nbcnews.com/ Find NBC News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCNews Follow NBC News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NBCNews Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: nbcnews.com/newsletters #Environment #Georgia #NationalPark