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200,000 lead service lines in Cook County, Illinois poses a serious public health threat. Addressing this issue requires collaboration across 130 municipalities. A key initiative is Lead Care, which prioritizes removing lead lines at childcare facilities. bit.ly/LeadCookCounty

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In this episode, Melissa Roberts of American Flood Coalition discusses the increasing frequency and impact of flooding across the U.S. and the need for innovative, community-focused solutions. From a conversation at the Reservoir Center. #flooding #water #infrastructure bit.ly/CoalitionFlood

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Here in Hazel Crest, a suburb of Chicago, to watch and film a lead service line replacement. It’s snowing but the show must go on! Video and episode coming soon. #water #publichealth #infrastructure

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Climate impacts on communities along the Mississippi River are so severe and persistent that local efforts alone won’t suffice. Colin Wellenkamp of the Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative says mayors must look beyond city limits to build resilience projects. Episode: bit.ly/MayorsMissis...

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“We’re not going to pump and pipe our way out of these problems,” says Colin Wellenkamp of Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative That's why mayors on the Mississippi River are exploring alternatives to conventional infrastructure such as nature based solutions. Episode bit.ly/MayorsMississi…

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Who is on here for #water news? Please give us a follow. waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for #sustainability in water. We have a podcast, videos, and social media content. www.waterloop.org

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In this episode, Colin Wellenkamp of the Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative discusses how the coalition of mayors is advancing nature-based solutions to build resilience along the river, including a plan for projects on 100,000 acres in 8 states by end of the decade. bit.ly/MayorsMissis...

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The ever-changing nature of the Mississippi River poses significant challenges for those living behind the levee at Dogtooth Bend in southern Illinois. Tharran Hobson of The Nature Conservancy says nature-based strategies, including restoring floodplains can help. bit.ly/LeveeDogtooth

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