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Great Lakes AOCs

Remediation and Restoration Projects for Kalamazoo River AOC

Project Title Project Description Date Completed Targeted BUI(s)
Superfund Remediation of Contaminated Sediment Superfund has and continues 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 dam was 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 Spillway Removal and Stream and Habitat Restoration The dam will be removed. The river will be reconnected to its floodplain and high-gradient river channel habitat will be restored.  2022 (est.)
  • Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations
  • Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
Trowbridge Dam Removal, Stream/Habitat Restoration  The dam will be removed. The river will be reconnected to its floodplain and high-gradient river channel habitat will be restored. 2022 (est.) 
  • Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations
  • Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
Plainwell #2 Removal of Dam Structures and Stream and Habitat Restoration  The dam 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 dam 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 dam 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