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Ricardo Thomas / The Detroit News
Isaiah Rumbley, left, and Walt Melnyk often fish the Rouge River intake near Zug Island's plant complex. Experts say the toxin levels should be lower for safe fishing.
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Great Lakes polluters dump without fear, Part 1
Thousands of companies regularly flush more toxic chemicals into the Great Lakes and the nation's other waterways than the law allows, with little fear of punishment. 10/05/03
Great Lakes polluters dump without fear, Part 2
Attempts to reduce water pollution accelerated 30 years ago, when the U.S. Clean Water Act capped emissions and set an ambitious goal to cut off all toxic chemicals flowing into major waterways by 1985. The rules have contributed to vast improvements in water quality over a generation. 10/05/03
Great Lakes polluters dump without fear, Part 3
Almost no one expects to eradicate all toxic pollution. But experts say more can be eliminated.
Toxic pollution increased even as the Bush administration approved spending $270 million over five years to clean toxin-laced sediments from the lakes.
10/05/03
Long-term impact of toxins is unclear
Toxic pollution in the Great Lakes usually poses few immediate health risks. 10/05/03
Preventing pollution: What can be done at home?
Pollution prevention tips from the National Wildlife Federation's publication "A Green Home is a Healthy Home" can help you identify ways that pollution from your household affects your local environment. 10/04/03
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Has detailed information on toxic releases, as well as pollution rules and water quality. The EPA maintains the U.S. Toxics Release Inventory. 
