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June 21, 2019

Long-polluted Blacks Run is making a comeback. Ducks and fish love it. Now a new program can spur residents to help

By Randi B. Hagi, Assistant Editor

Earlier this year, Wes Runion, Harrisonburg’s environmental specialist, was taking a sample of water from Blacks Run off of Pleasant Valley Road when he had a surprise encounter.

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