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Rouge River
Coverage of Rouge River 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.