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Aug. 28, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The Gowanus Canal has lived many lives. Most recently, the 1.8 mile canal is known for its pollution: it was named a Superfund site in 2010, thanks to the oily sheen on its surface and less-than-natural smells that sometimes rise from its waters. Before it was the subject…