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Farms in Six Southeast Michigan Counties Are Major Sources of Lake Erie Toxic Blooms

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Since retiring 11 years ago Taylor also attracted legions of supporters, and a good many critics, for knowing more about the consequences of large livestock farms, liquid manure, and water pollution than almost anybody else in the state. ECCSCM established one of the most extensive citizen-led water monitoring networks in the country.

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The U.S. Has Spent More Than $2 Billion on a Plan to Save Salmon. The Fish Are Vanishing Anyway.

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Today, there are hundreds of hatcheries in the Northwest run by federal, state and tribal governments, employing thousands and welcoming the community with visitor centers and gift shops. That hatchery, one of 23 facilities overseen by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, opened in 2013.

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