The die-off was reported Aug. 9 on the 52-mile-long river.
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Drinking Water News Roundup: Drilling fluid contamination, mining pollution concerns, tribal community grants
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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A vacant lot in Gary, Indiana, will soon be home to a climate-friendly community
Beyond cutting emissions, the Broadway Lofts aims to reconnect a neglected neighborhood.
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Milwaukee significantly behind in project to replace 1,100 lead pipes by end of year
As of Aug. 10, only 333 lines have been replaced.
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Plants cropping up in lost Michigan lakes where dams failed
Purple loosestrife, an invasive flowering plant, is sprouting up.
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Survey analysis finds race plays role in perception, vulnerabilities to climate change in Indiana
Analysis of responses finds more Hoosiers of color believe climate change is happening and presents a risk than white Hoosiers.
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Demanding Justice: Detroit activists make formal complaint over hazardous waste sites
EGLE has 14 days from the date of filing to review the complaint and determine if an investigation is warranted.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Back Forty mine setback, Illinois and Ohio utility shutoffs
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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In a time of COVID-19, millions of Americans are plagued by water debt
More than 1.5 million residential customers in the U.S. owe $1.1 billion to their water departments.
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PFAS Progress: Michigan continues legislative push for more action against PFAS
Michigan’s strict new drinking water maximum contaminant levels took effect this week.