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| ID | 80198 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen grapples with industrial trash in waterways |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Industrial trash in Horn Ditch |
| Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Trash Collection, Stormwater Sewer System |
| ID | 73281 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Downstream checkup |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Owen Slater and Simon Graber Miller; Daragh Deegan |
| Date | Jul 10, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart River, Waterways, Fish |
| ID | 66997 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Waterways in county show high levels of E. coli |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 26, 2020 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Health Department, E. coli Bacteria, Elkhart County Stormwater Management Board |
| ID | 63015 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | State waterways discussed |
| Notes | Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Ian Hirt speaking: Audience |
| Date | December 9, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A7 |
| Subjects | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Cargo |
| ID | 50900 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Students get messy to study the health of local waterways |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | October 9, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Goshen Dam Pond, Elkhart River, Goshen College |
| ID | 49949 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Study shows E. coli levels in waterways above standards |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 27, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Dyngus Day, Pollution, Water, Elkhart County Health Department, Greater Elkhart County Stormwater Partnership |
| ID | 44192 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | E. coli levels in local waterways above safe levels |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 26, 2010 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Pollution, Water, E. coli Bacteria, Elkhart River, St. Joseph River |
| ID | 32477 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Project dries waterways |
| Notes | 2005 Remonstrance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | October 16, 2007 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Northridge High School, Wetlands, School Buildings, New or Expanded, Environmental Conservation Issues |
| ID | 6154 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Safety of area waterways varies |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Eagle Lake |
| Date | June 27, 2003 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Health Department, Elkhart River, Water Quality, Public Health Issues |
| ID | 19034 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Keeping track of the past (and) County surveyors also handle waterways, drainage ditches. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Photo |
| Date | May 2, 1997 |
| Page | D1, D4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame |
| ID | 81345 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | ARCO to clean up former refinery site |
| Notes | Arco (oil company) envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 25, 1991 |
| Subjects | Oil, Pollution, Waterways, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) |
| ID | 80851 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Emergency order issued to Amoco by IDEM |
| Notes | Amoco Oil Co. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 30, 1990 |
| Page | B3 |
| Subjects | Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Pollution, Water, Waterways, Granger |
| ID | 86112 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Technical flaw in bid delays creek contract |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 18, 1987 |
| Subjects | Baugo Creek, Floods and Flooding, Waterways |
| ID | 86116 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Baugo Creek cleaning may become a reality |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 16, 1987 |
| Subjects | Baugo Creek, Waterways |
| ID | 25284 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Swimming unsafe |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | August 6, 1986 |
| Page | B2 |
| Subjects | Waterways, Pollution, Water, Swimming |
| ID | 87921 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | He keeps watch on groundwater |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mike Furfaro |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 26, 1986 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Health Department, Ground Water Contamination, Pollution, Water, Waterways |
| ID | 93273 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rivers Carry Potential for Elkhart's Downtown |
| Notes | Elkhart - Ball State Study envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 27, 1985 |
| Page | 11 |
| Subjects | Ball State University, Downtown Elkhart Redevelopment, Business and Economic Development, Waterways |
| ID | 86115 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Counties Talking about Work on Baugo Creek Flow |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 08, 1983 |
| Subjects | Baugo Creek, Elkhart County Drainage Board, Waterways |
| ID | 28884 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City gets progress report on groundwater study. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tom Imbrigiotta, Angel Martin, Dan Gillis & James McCaslin |
| Date | February 2, 1979 |
| Page | 15 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Waterways, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 44056 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water enough for area; industrial seepage a problem |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 27, 1978 |
| Page | 17 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Elkhart City Water Works, Waterways |
| ID | 44047 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Well-drilling nearly done; water samples come next |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 1, 1977 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Waterways, North Main Street Wellfield |
| ID | 44054 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water trustees OK U. S. geological survey |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | June 17, 1977 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Waterways, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 44052 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County backs geology study |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 29, 1977 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Waterways, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 44053 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water analysis program sought |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 8, 1977 |
| Page | 15 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Waterways, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 44048 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Monitor for industrial waste carries $40,000 price tag |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Ground water pollution map |
| Date | March 31, 1977 |
| Page | 17 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Elkhart County Health Department, Elkhart City Water Works, Waterways |
| ID | 44045 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City cost about $50,000 gor geological survey |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 4, 1977 |
| Page | 14 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Elkhart City Water Works, Waterways |
| ID | 44055 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water survey cost report on Thursday |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 2, 1977 |
| Page | 23? |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Waterways, Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| ID | 44050 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Area water study to include wells |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 26, 1977 |
| Page | 17 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), Waterways |
| ID | 44043 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Geological water study in works |
| Notes | re-examination of Elkhart's water supply to determine if wells are contaminated by industrial pollutants as has happened on Elkhart's east side |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 21, 1977 |
| Subjects | Water Survey (1977) U.S. Geological Survey, Waterways, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 83100 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Big Ship At Burns Harbor |
| Notes | Bethlehem Steel Corp. envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 15, 1972 |
| Page | 4 |
| Subjects | Mills, Transportation, Lakes, Waterways |
| ID | 92753 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Indiana State Board of Health Picture |
| Notes | Indiana State Board of Health envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Robert Babcock |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 18, 1972 |
| Subjects | Indiana State Board of Health, Waterways |
| ID | 86106 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Church Asks To Alter Creek's Flow |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 19, 1972 |
| Subjects | Olive Mennonite Church, Bridge, Baugo Creek, Waterways, Politics and Government |
| ID | 96849 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | America Still Beautiful... If You Look |
| Notes | America - Peter Arnett envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Mount Rainier, WA; mudhills at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley, CA; Spanish moss near Beaufort, SC; Fishing net posts near Campobello Island, ME |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 19, 1971 |
| Subjects | Tourism, Nature Conservancy, Waterways |
| ID | 16598 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Baugo Plan Dormant, Clubs Told |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | April 13, 1971 |
| History # | 250 |
| Subjects | Baugo Creek, Watershed Project, Waterways, Conservation Club |
| ID | 86114 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Work Needed On 36 Miles Of Ditches In County |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 17, 1971 |
| Page | 11 |
| Subjects | Baugo Creek, Drainage, Waterways |
| ID | 16593 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Baugo Creek Watershed Reactions Vary |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | January 27, 1971 |
| History # | 250 |
| Subjects | Baugo Creek, Watershed Project, Waterways, Conservation, Soil |
| ID | 16590 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Baugo Project Moving |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | map of Baugo Creek drainage area |
| Date | January 15, 1971 |
| History # | 250 |
| Subjects | Baugo Creek, Watershed Project, Elkhart County Commissioners, Waterways |
| ID | 73525 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sen. Bayh Says Port Big Economy Boost For State |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 16, 1969 |
| Subjects | Bayh, Birch, Economy, Politics and Government, Waterways |
| ID | 86117 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Baugo Creek Clean-Up Started |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 28, 1969 |
| Subjects | Baugo Creek, Waterways |
| ID | 86186 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 20-Foot Culvert Hazard To Cars, Children, Baugo Residents Say |
| Notes | Baugo Township envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | drainage ditch by a house |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 16, 1968 |
| Subjects | Baugo Township, Ditches, Drainage, Waterways |
| ID | 80653 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cup Race Is Longest Sea Battle |
| Notes | America's Cup |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | The America's Cup course map |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 30, 1967 |
| Subjects | Sailing, Waterways, Sports, Business |
| ID | 73461 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bayh Outlines Aid After Fishy Tour |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Birch Bayh; Job Corpsmen members |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 22, 1967 |
| Subjects | Bayh, Birch, Pollution, Water, Waterways |
| ID | 73452 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Burns Harbor - Mississippi Link Feasibility Studied |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 25, 1967 |
| Subjects | Bayh, Birch, Waterways, Economy, Public Works and Utilities Department |
| ID | 35578 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Valley Views |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 27, 1966 |
| Subjects | St. Joseph River, Waterways, Dams |
| ID | 39073 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | (no title) |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Indiana History File |
| Date | January 24, 1966 |
| History # | 69 |
| Subjects | Central Block Building, Waterways |
| ID | 86985 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Branigin Notes Progress In Port Proposal |
| Notes | Burns Ditch envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 13, 1965 |
| Subjects | Burns Ditch, Waterways, Branigin, Roger D. (Governor) |
| ID | 78281 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Developers Plan Site Annexation |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 12, 1957 |
| Subjects | Annexations, East Lake Estates, Construction, Waterways |
| ID | 70251 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former Officials Differ On Water Rights Views |
| Notes | Christiana Hydraulics Inc.; water rights |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 14, 1957 |
| Subjects | Christiana Creek, City of Elkhart, Courts, Waterways |
| ID | 95466 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Crackdown On Motor Boats Promised... |
| Notes | Ordinances, Boating envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 15, 1949 |
| Subjects | Legislature, Boating, Waterways |
| ID | 70259 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Christiana Hydraulics Co. Article |
| Notes | Water rights |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 09, 1948 |
| Subjects | Christiana Creek, Waterways, Courts, City of Elkhart |