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By Amy Sherman, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Feb. 4--The New River in Fort Lauderdale won't be dyed green for St. Patrick's Day, after Broward County environmental regulators rejected a request by party promoters to dump about thirty pounds of powder into the water.
Promoters of the March 17 festival say the neon green dye has been proven safe for use as an ingredient in drugs and cosmetics for humans, and is not toxic to mammals or fish. But Broward officials said this week that they are concerned about protecting the endangered West Indian manatee and preserving the unique environment in South Florida.
Festival …