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Waters Restored – Episode 1006

by GLN Editor September 19, 2019

Floating islands on the Chicago River are creating habitats for fish, turtles and birds inside the city waterway, while up north in Lake Superior, scientists are working to protect a rocky reef from legacy mining pollution. Also, see what happened after a Michigan community started running out of drinking water.

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Tagged: buffalo reef restoration, chicago river, drinking water, floating habitats, ottawa county michigan

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