{
  "id": 756785,
  "title": "Michigan plans to remove century-old dam, restore 14 acres of wetlands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/michigan-plans-to-remove-century-old-dam-restore-14-acres-of-wetlands",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T09:28:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/michigan-plans-to-remove-the-century-old-sanback-dam-in-2026-reopening-a-half-mile-of-cold-water-stream-restoring-14-wetland-acres-and-protecting-more-than-70-downstream-miles/articleshow/133205424.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The historic removal of a dam in Michigan, over a century old, is set to rejuvenate the region's natural ecosystems. This collaborative project will facilitate the movement of aquatic life by clearing upstream habitats while addressing the environmental threats posed by polluted sediments. Restoration efforts will focus on enhancing wetlands and safeguarding vital cold water habitats downstream,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}