Midland flood threat as 9 feet of water looms downtown
Central Michigan floods surge toward Midland as Edenville and Sanford dams fail risk. About 10,000 residents evacuated along the Tittabawassee River. Governor Whitmer warns downtown Midland could be under nine feet of water in 12 to 15 hours while federal regulators order independent probes into dam damage.
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Native greenery urged to curb stormwater runoff in Medina County
Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District urges residents to plant native trees and shrubs to slow and absorb rainwater. Trees intercept and filter runoff, with a single tree storing over 100 gallons after a rain event. combining plantings can cut residential runoff by 65 percent. Rain gardens and rain barrels are recommended to increase infiltration and reuse rainwater.
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Dems decry pandemic of pollution under Trump's EPA
Democrats blasted the Trump administration for rolling back environmental rules during the coronavirus crisis. They cite weakened fuel efficiency and mercury rules and waivers on health and environmental mandates, arguing the EPA is reducing protections while promising industry relief. Senator Carper calls it a pandemic of pollution amid COVID-19.
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