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The Slough Cedar Lake Historic Waterways and Cleanup
Cedar Rapids notes chronicle The Slough also known as Cedar Lake from Indigenous use to mid 20th century health concerns. It tracks water quality declines from McLeod's Run diversions to rail and industrial dumping, public works battles, and proposals to reclaim or repurpose the lake for recreation.
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Edar Rapids
Cedar Valley
McLeod’s Run
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Lake
Illinois Central
McLeod's
Health Department
Iowa City Electric Light Co
Alliant Energy