Remediation and Restoration Projects for Kalamazoo River AOC

The on-going Kalamazoo River AOC remediation 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)
Remediation of Contaminated Sediment	Superfund is leading on-going efforts to address contaminated sediments throughout the AOC.	ongoing	Restrictions on Fish & Wildlife Consumption Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproduction Problems Degradation of Benthos Restriction on Dredging Activities Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
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	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
Portage Creek Stream and Habitat Restoration	Deteriorating cement walls were removed from the banks and the creek was reconnected to its natural floodplain.	2013	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
Plainwell Dam Removal	The former powerhouse was removed and the river rerouted to its natural channel.	2009	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
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.	2023 (est.)	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
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.	2024 (est.)	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
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.)	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
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.)	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
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.)	Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat

Remediation and Restoration Projects for Kalamazoo River AOC

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