Anne Vogel
Coverage of Anne Vogel in the Nexus archive.
- Environmental agencies launch efforts to mitigate industrial pollution on Detroit and Rouge Rivers
Federal and state environmental agencies announced new cleanup efforts for polluted segments of the Detroit and Rouge Rivers, designated as 'Areas of Concern' under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The initiative involves dredging, capping contaminated sediment, and partnerships with entities like Honeywell International to restore ecological health and eventually de-list affected sites.
- Detroit River restoration receives $10 million boost from EPA, state
The EPA and Michigan are providing $6.5 million and $3.5 million respectively to clean up contaminated sediment and restore habitat along the Detroit River. The project focuses on Upper Trenton Harbor and other sites within the 700-acre Detroit River Area of Concern, aiming to address 3.5 million cubic yards of toxic sediment containing bacteria, PCBs, metals, oil, and grease.