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Residents urge Livonia to reconsider weed-control bids over concerns about 2,4‑D; DPW says no equally effective non‑toxic alternative known
Summary
During public comment, Schoolcraft College environmental club members urged council to decline weed-control contracts citing risks from 2,4‑D runoff; DPW staff responded that applications occur twice yearly and that the department is not aware of non‑toxic alternatives with equal effectiveness.
Two members of the Schoolcraft College Environment Club told Livonia’s City Council on Feb. 9 they were concerned about herbicide runoff from the city's proposed two‑year vegetation control program and urged the council to delay or decline the contracts until more information on non‑toxic alternatives is available.
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