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Harry Jones, president of Detroit Community Sailing Center, on the shore of the Detroit River.
Posted inNeighborhood Reporting Lab

Black students sail the Detroit River with Harry Jones: ‘Water is in my DNA’

Avatar photo by Carissa Welton May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Harry Jones aims to make sailing accessible for Detroit youth, growing the Detroit Community Sailing Center from eight to 80 participants, and forging partnerships to establish the Detroit River Education Center.

Wild geese swim on the Detroit River with the city skyline in the background
Posted inNews

Detroit River nonprofit launches toxic sediment cleanup initiative with $350 million funding target

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson May 2, 2025May 2, 2025
BASF Wyandotte plant
Posted inNews

BASF Detroit River pollution: Environmental regulators discuss remedy for contaminated groundwater

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 1, 2025May 1, 2025
BASF Wyandotte plant
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Michigan regulators request BASF’s plan to halt Detroit River pollution: Letter

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

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