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Raquel Garcia

Coverage of Raquel Garcia in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 15:36 UTCMost recent: Aug 17 · 10:00 UTC
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Detroit Riverplace2Southwest Detroit Environmental Visionorganization2Georgette Johnsonperson1Raquel Castañeda-Lópezperson1Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED)organization1Waterbody Protection Ordinancetopic1BridgeDetroitorganization1U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1BASForganization1Wyandotteplace1Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energyorganization1For Love of Waterorganization1Detroit Riverkeeperorganization1PFAStopic1
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  • POLITICSAug 17 · 10:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Detroit’s riverfront safety law increased inspections. Now comes a push for transparency.

    Following a dock collapse in 2019, Detroit enacted the Waterbody Protection Ordinance to improve riverfront safety and regulate properties along the waterway since 2022. The ordinance requires inspections from BSEED and has led to numerous accumulated violations among registered property owners. However, environmental groups are demanding more transparency and ongoing public dialogue regarding the law’s progress.

  • SCIENCEJun 30 · 15:36 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    EPA approves ‘comprehensive’ groundwater cleanup plan for contaminated BASF site in Wyandotte

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a groundwater cleanup plan for BASF’s site in Wyandotte, Michigan, addressing contaminants like heavy metals, PFAS, and organic compounds. The plan includes perimeter barriers, groundwater extraction, and on-site treatment, with construction starting in 2027. Local groups have long criticized pollution at the site, which borders the Detroit River and a drinking water intake.

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