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The system was installed by the Ohio Land Improvement Contractors of America at a test field owned by the Lima campus. Old drainage practices move excess water from the fields to ditches and streams and with it the nutrients that were put on by farmers. But with this new way, the water can be filtered of nutrients before it makes it to a waterway to reduce the harmful algal blooms, or the excess water can be reused in the same field.

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The next group of participants of Lima's Safety City graduated during a ceremony held at the site. During their time at the program, they learned various practices such as identifying strangers, as well as what do to in case of an emergency. Organizers for Safety City say that they hope what they have learned in the program stays with them for the rest of their lives.