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AADL Talks To: Janis Bobrin
Janis Bobrin came to the University of Michigan in 1969 to study urban planning and quickly became politically active in environmental issues with a particular interest in water resource management. She eventually served six terms as Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner. Since retiring as Drain Commissioner in 2012, Janis has served on numerous regional boards including the Huron River Watershed Council, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Dawn Farm. Janis talks with us about some of the projects she undertook as Drain Commissioner and the many challenges she and her staff faced over the years. She also talks with us about Ann Arbor's ongoing efforts to address the Pall-Gelman dioxane spill and issues surrounding urban planning and density.
Read more about Janis Bobrin in historical articles from the Ann Arbor News and Ann Arbor Observer.
Map of 1,4 Dioxane Plumes, revised February 2020, from Washtenaw County's Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane (CARD)
Year:
2020
Gelman, state push for end to trial
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Huston/Rader family at home, with bottled water, February 1992 Photographer: Carrie Rosema
Year:
1992
Ann Arbor News, February 9, 1992
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Ted Huston, Rosemary Rader and their children, Eric, 6, and Marisa, 3, use bottled water for cooking, drinking and brushing their teeth.
Exterior Of Gelman Sciences Building, 600 S Wagner Rd, August 1994 Photographer: Larry E. Wright
Year:
1994
Metal Cap That Marks Gelman's Deep Injection Well Closure, August 1994 Photographer: Larry E. Wright
Year:
1994
Ann Arbor News, August 17, 1994
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A metal cap that marks the closure of Gelman Sciences deep injection well carries the date it was capped and other required information.
Gelman 2nd in state for toxins
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More monitoring of drinking water urged
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1 Million Spent on Cleanup So Far, Firm Says
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Attorney Alan Wasserman at Computer, Gelman Sciences trial, August 1990 Photographer: Michael Elicson
Year:
1990
Ann Arbor News, August 23, 1990
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Attorney Alan Wasserman sits behind a computer terminal during the Gelman trial. The computer is being used as an aid for the defense lead by attorney David Fink.