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EPA supporting cleanups of 2 Michigan toxic hotspots
-The U.S. EPA is pledging funds to help advance cleanups of two toxic waste hotspots in Michigan near lakes Michigan and Superior.
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Conflicted Congressman: Mich. Rep. Huizenga backs federal money for Great Lakes, supports Trump’s Clean Water Rule rollback
-In his speech at Central Michigan University’s annual Great Lakes Symposium, Rep. Bill Huizenga talked at length about how Great Lakes issues transcend partisan political bickering.
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EPA proposes rewrite of rules on lead contamination in water
-The Trump administration on Thursday proposed a rewrite of rules for dealing with lead pipes contaminating drinking water, but critics say the changes appear to give water systems decades more time to replace pipes leaching dangerous amounts of toxic lead.
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Judge rejects challenge to tougher Michigan lead rule
-A judge has rejected the last challenge to a rule that could cause the billion-dollar replacement of 500,000 lead water pipes in Michigan.
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AgricultureAuthorsDrinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMunicipalitiesNewsPFASPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWisconsinMuddied Waters: Bureaucratic process leaves well water at risk and farmers feeling targeted
-The Wisconsin DNR is slowly looking at addressing the issue of manure spills and their impact, but local farmers are feeling targeted by the potential new regulations.
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AdvocacyArticleCollaborationDrinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeGroundwater ContaminationhighlightIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectResourceThe StatesAdvocates banking on new Illinois coal ash law to protect rivers and wells
-Amid federal uncertainty, two of Illinois’ most notorious coal ash storage sites will likely test new cleanup rules adopted this year.
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PBS NewsHour – Troubled Water
-Since 2014, Flint, Michigan, has been synonymous with tainted water. Five years on, not all of the city’s residents have access to safe water. Some wait for hours in line to obtain bottled water…
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APArticleCollaborationEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEquity and Environmental JusticeFish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsHabitat RestorationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNewsPartner ContentResourceScience, Technology, ResearchWaterfront DevelopmentPipeline rules adopted years after deadly explosion, spills
-New rules from the Department of Transportation were adopted Tuesday to prevent pipeline spills and deadly gas explosions but don’t address recommended steps to lessen accidents once they occur.
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ArticleAuthorsDrinking WaterFlintGary WilsonMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismRegionScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsBeyond Flint: Environmental justice water woes impact many other urban communities study says
-A study released by three nonprofit organizations found that rural communities with high populations of people of color are most impacted by water quality issues.
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AdvocacyAgricultureAlgae BloomsAuthorsClimate ChangeJames ProffittNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreation and TourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsUnderstanding Algal Blooms: Conference reveals new projects, looks at Chesapeake Bay’s example
-The fourth annual event touched on a variety of resources, news, trends and possible solutions relating to Lake Erie’s toxic algae problem.
