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EPA Targets Complete Grand Calumet River Cleanup by 2030

9/1/2025

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The Grand Calumet River in Indiana has experienced significant industrial pollution since the 1800s, with 75% of East Chicago designated for industry.
Remediation has removed 2 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment, supported by the Great Lakes Legacy Act.
Four miles of pollution remain untreated, and invasive species pose risks to local ecosystems.
The U.S. EPA aims for complete cleanup by 2030, with bipartisan backing for ongoing funding.

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Story summary

The Grand Calumet River in Indiana has experienced significant industrial pollution since the 1800s, with 75% of East Chicago designated for industry.
Remediation has removed 2 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment, supported by the Great Lakes Legacy Act.
Four miles of pollution remain untreated, and invasive species pose risks to local ecosystems.
The U.S. EPA aims for complete cleanup by 2030, with bipartisan backing for ongoing funding.