Protecting Columbia's water

December 26, 2008 | 1:00 p.m. CST
A newly planted cottonwood tree stands about 12 inches tall at the Columbia landfill. Last year, 1,800 trees were planted to keep toxins and heavy metals out of the groundwater, which eventually ends up as drinking water.

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