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Task force: Restoring sediment key to Gulf revival

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Task force: Restoring sediment key to Gulf revival
Restoring the flow of sediment to Gulf Coast wetlands and barrier islands that are key wildlife habitats and provide crucial protection from storms is one of the biggest challenges officials face as they seek to restore a region whose long-time ecological problems came into focus after last year’s disastrous oil spill.

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Cleanup of Michigan river oil spill to take months

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Cleanup of Michigan river oil spill to take months
Officials investigating the cause of a huge oil spill along the Kalamazoo River in southern Michigan say it will take months to clean up the mess, and damage to wetlands and wildlife may last considerably longer.

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