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Drinking Water News Roundup: Lead in NY schools, Minnesota water exhibit, Wisconsin water week

by Grace Dempsey March 12, 2021
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HotSpots H2O: Canadian Government Misses Target to End Water Insecurity for First Nations Communities

by Circle of Blue March 12, 2021
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U of M team makes discovery about Lake Erie dead zone

by Michigan Public March 11, 2021
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Biden EPA to reconsider Trump rule on lead in drinking water

by The Associated Press March 11, 2021
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Senate confirms Fudge to lead housing agency, Regan for EPA

by The Associated Press March 11, 2021November 9, 2025
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Lake Superior Winter: Researchers belatedly turn their eyes to the impact of warming winters

by Sharon Oosthoek March 10, 2021November 9, 2025
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Lawyers seeking 32% of $641M Flint tainted water settlement

by The Associated Press March 9, 2021
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Too few farmers are curbing pollution in Lake Erie. Should they be forced?

by Bridge Michigan March 9, 2021November 9, 2025
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City of La Crosse sues foam-makers over PFAS pollution

by The Associated Press March 5, 2021
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Building Resilience in Rural America

by Eos March 3, 2021November 9, 2025

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