Officials thrilled as US waterway once called ‘river of fish tumors’ makes incredible recovery: ‘We have made steady progress’

A river once synonymous with pollution and disease is finally turning a corner — and the transformation has local officials celebrating.

According to Cleveland.com, the Black River in Northeast Ohio, once nicknamed “the river of fish tumors,” has nearly completed its comeback after decades of restoration work.

Out of nine beneficial use impairments (BUI) that flagged severe damage, eight have been removed…

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