"… most pollution problems are first detected by citizens …"

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"… most pollution problems are first detected by citizens …"

http://www.glrc.org/story.php3?story_id=4293

VOLUNTEERS TESTING THE WATERS

Volunteers across the country gather samples and data for biologists who don't have the resources to get into the field.

Most of us assume the government is keeping track of environmental issues such as pollution in water. In reality, most pollution problems are first detected by citizens. Lester Graham reports in some parts of the nation, volunteers step in to make sure their local streams and lakes are clean:

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