The Gateway
The Gateway
St. Louis Public Radio
Monday, June 8 - Flow state
11 minutes Posted Jun 8, 2026 at 10:44 am.
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In the U.S., industries and cities used to pollute rivers so heavily that at least one – in Ohio – caught fire a dozen times. But half a century ago, a series of landmark federal laws started reining in water pollution. As a result, some rivers across the country are bouncing back to life.