Cleaning up polluted shorelines is revitalizing local economies as well as ecosystems, according to a recent analysis from economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, LLC. AEG estimated that restoring three of the most polluted locations in Michigan – Deer Lake, White Lake, and the Menominee River – has produced $138 million in benefits. The firm found that property values tend to appreciate faster relative to similar locations after remediation actions. Cleaner water, natural shorelines, and enhanced public access can significantly increase the desirability of nearby communities.