In Ohio, a donated wetlands area will benefit the Otsego Local Schools classrooms and community — but Lake Erie will get the biggest benefit. Read the full story by The Toledo Blade.
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Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper to receive federal help for Lake Erie
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