July 2005 Update
On July 26, The WSSC and the coalition of environmental groups (who had been given intervenor status by the courts) held a press conference to announce that a settlement had been reach. The U.S. and State Government groups did not participate in this press conference but issued a release of their own. The settlement describes a multi-year plan which accelerates $350 million in improvements to the sewer system. It is a great achievement for all involved and will benefit our watershed. The decree itself is over 100 pages long. If you are interested in seeing it, contact Ann Hoffnar via E-mail.
US EPA/DOJ and MDE press release (PDF)
Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree (PDF)
Friends of Sligo Creek Statement (PDF)
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