Remediation and Restoration Projects for Kalamazoo River AOC
The on-going Kalamazoo River AOC reemediation and restoration work is a collaboration of work implemented through the AOC program, Superfund Program, and Natural Resource Damages program.
Project Title | Project Description | Date Completed | Targeted BUI(s) |
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Remediation of Contaminated Sediment |
Superfund is leading on-going efforts to address contaminated sediments throughout the AOC.
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ongoing |
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Otsego Township Dam Removal and Habitat Restoration | The remanent dam structures were removed. The river was rerouted back to its natural channel and reconnected to the floodplain. | 2018 |
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Portage Creek Stream and Habitat Restoration | Deteriorating cement walls were removed from the banks and the creek was reconnected to its natural floodplain. | 2013 |
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Plainwell Dam Removal | The former powerhouse was removed and the river rerouted to its natural channel. | 2009 |
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Plainwell Spillway Removal and Stream/Habitat Restoration |
The spillway will be removed. The river will be reconnected to its floodplain and high-gradient river channel habitat will be restored.
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2023 (est.) |
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Trowbridge Dam Removal, Stream/Habitat Restoration | The remanent dam structures will be removed. The river will be reconnected to its floodplain and high-gradient river channel habitat will be restored. | 2022 (est.) |
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Plainwell #2 Removal of Dam Structures and Stream and Habitat Restoration | The remanent dam structures will be removed. The river will be reconnected to its floodplain and high-gradient river channel habitat will be restored. | 2023 (est.) |
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Otsego City Dam Removal, Stream and Habitat Restoration | The remanent dam structures will be removed. The river will be reconnected to its floodplain and high-gradient river channel habitat will be restored. | 2024 (est.) |
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Allegan City Dam Removal, Stream/Habitat Restoration | The remanent dam structures will be removed. The river will be reconnected to its floodplain and high-gradient river channel habitat will be restored. | 2025 (est.) |
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