Cleaner Lake Erie still polluted say Sierra Club expert
Glenn Landers of the Sierra Club warns Lake Erie remains deeply troubled with toxins like DDT PCBs and dioxins in fish and mud. Wetland loss exotic species and airborne pollution hinder natural cleansing while some bottom areas cannot be dredged. Restoration requires eliminating the most dangerous persistent toxins.
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Black River progress noted by EPA official at Oberlin
Ohio EPA director Donald R. Schregardus recalled early pollution, including foam from wastewater discharges and outfalls, as he praised Lorain County residents for major water quality gains. He cited a 56 percent drop in point-source impacts since 1981 and urged ongoing community action to balance farming urban runoff and river use.
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