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DetroitEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
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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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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Cost of Conservation: Needed systems and equipment can lead to a hefty price tag
-Farmers are turning to co-ops and subsidies to keep up with conservation.
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DetroitDetroit RiverEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJohn HartigLatest NewsMichiganNewsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Great Lakes Moment: A tribute to Guy O. Williams, environmental justice champion
-He worked for a range of environmental organizations including the National Wildlife Federation and Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice.
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PFAS News Roundup: New compound in Artic seawater, Michigan and NY set new rules
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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Drinking Water News Roundup: lead in Pittsburgh, NY stream protection bill
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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Groups hope NY rules get pollutants out of drinking water
-New York has also approved maximum contaminant levels for industrial chemicals PFOA and PFOS.
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Review Underway: Will IJC’s efforts be enough for flooded shoreline municipalities?
-Plan 2014 is a water level regulation plan, implemented in January 2017, for the Lake Ontario-St.Lawrence River system.
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Watch Party: Water Damage
-The discussion features Rob Sisson, a commissioner with the International Joint Commission, David Ruck, of Great Lakes Outreach Media, and Tracy DuFlo from WPBS.