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Legal Responsibility: Michigan lawsuit blames dam owner for Midland dam failure
-AG Nessel seeks to absolve Michigan of any responsibility. Michigan dam safety gets more attention.
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Epidemic of wipes and masks plagues sewers, storm drains
-Masks and gloves thrown in the street can travel through storm drains in separate systems to lakes and other waterways.
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Green Reset: COVID-19 offers opportunity for lighter environmental impact
-In this Q&A, veteran Great Lakes executive Cameron Davis talks about regional efforts, infrastructure, water and climate change.
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Rescuing History: Museum experts across Michigan race to save the Midland archive
-On Memorial Day weekend, volunteers were sorting through damp artifacts, carrying boxes, ripping up carpets, removing drywall and cleaning to help save waterlogged artifacts.
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Climate ChangeGroundwater ContaminationInfrastructureLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyWater Quality and Restoration EffortsMore Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks
-The potential environmental impacts of the flood are wide ranging.
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Is America prepared to handle natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic?
-In the Great Lakes region, heavy rains and flooding can’t be postponed despite the pandemic. Midland’s overwhelmed dams is just one example why.
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Midland Flooding: Climate change and rains exacerbate dam infrastructure issues
-Midland County is dealing with a state of emergency after two improperly maintained dams breached following heavy rains.
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Record Rainfall Prompts Reversal of Chicago River into Lake to Ease Flooding
-The uncommonly wet May caused river levels to spike and taxed the region’s storm sewers.
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Climate ChangeCollaborationFeature MilwaukeeInfrastructureLatest NewsMilwaukeeNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinMilwaukee Neighborhood Pushes Toward Climate Resilience
-Milwaukee’s Walnut Way neighborhood has gradually transformed from lifeless parcels to green space.
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Climate ChangeCollaborationDuluthInfrastructureLake SuperiorLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsLessons in Resilience: As climate and the economy changes, Duluth steps up
-Perched on the western shore of the world’s greatest lake, an inland port city offers lessons for resilience in uncertain times.
