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COMMENTARY: The Great Lakes deserve better

Jul 14, 2025 | Daily News

For decades the Great Lakes and their natural resources have faced the environmental crises of pollution and degradation, despite the conservation promises of elected officials.  Read the full story by Michigan Daily.


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