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Lake Michigan Carferry Service controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2008

    Environmental controversy over coal-ash discharge

    The company faced criticism from the EPA and environmental groups over the historical practice of discharging untreated coal ash from Badger's boilers into Lake Michigan. The issue led to federal enforcement measures and later installation of onboard ash-retention and combustion-control equipment.