by John S. Hausman, Michigan Live
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Was being on an international list of "toxic hot spots" on balance a good or a bad thing for the White Lake community?
When it comes to image, probably not so good, at least in the early years.
But the label was a spur to action and a big help in getting needed federal and state cleanup grants, local leaders and others say. Viewed from that angle, the "hot spot" label was not the problem, it was a big part of the solution.
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