Marshall Winter Work
Enbridge utilized a variety of techniques during winter cleanup operations along the Talmadge Creek and Kalamazoo River. Winter operations allowed crews to access wetland and bank areas where frozen conditions provided for better access in sensitive areas.
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Turtle Overwintering
More than 500 turtles were housed over the 2010-2011 winter, waiting for release when the water in the river reached the correct water temperature in the spring of 2011.
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Transponder
Dr. Chris Tabaka explains the use of transponders to track turtles that have been rehabilitated at the Enbridge Wildlife Response Center and released back to the environment.
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Wildlife Center
Enbridge worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and established a Wildlife Response Center to help wildlife impacted by the 2010 release.
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A River Returns to its People
July 24, 2012
Following Enbridge's 2010 Marshall, Michigan spill, the U.S. EPA and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality closed sections of the Kalamazoo River. On June 21, 2012, the river was returned to its people.
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River Reopening Update
April 18, 2012
The first section opened today from the access site near Perrin Dam (Marshall Public Works building) to Saylor’s Landing. Saylor’s Landing is one of five new public river access sites that Enbridge has built for the community. It is located at 15 Mile Road and the Kalamazoo River, just west of Marshall.
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Progress Update
April 17, 2012
During the winter and early spring, Enbridge completed the remediation of a number of smaller Kalamazoo River overbank sites as well as the affected areas along Talmadge Creek. A spring reassessment of the river overbanks, under the direction of the U.S. EPA, is nearly complete.
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Progress Update
August 3, 2011
Enbridge is continuing cleanup operations along the stretch of the Kalamazoo River affected by last year’s oil spill. Recovery efforts are taking place both on the river and on the river banks.
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Cleanup Progress
July 25, 2011
Reassessment of all potentially affected portions of Talmadge Creek, the Kalamazoo River and overbank areas is complete. A summer 2011 cleanup plan is being implemented that targets areas where residual oil was found. The first phase of residual oil removal has already begun.
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Cleanup Progress
June 10, 2011
A reassessment of all potentially affected portions of Talmadge Creek, the Kalamazoo River and overbank areas is winding down, and we have begun to remove oil based on the results. These results, along with other data, will be used to guide future efforts and aid local health officials in determining when the river may reopen for recreational use.
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Wildlife Update
April 1, 2011
Some turtles did not meet the medical requirements for release prior to their hibernation period in fall 2010. These turtles were overwintered at the Wildlife Response Center. As of April 1, some 240 eggs have been laid at the Wildlife Response Center. Eleven have hatched, and six more are hatching.
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Cleanup Progress
December 27, 2010
Winter cleanup work continues along the Talmadge Creek and Kalamazoo River. These efforts are focused on wetland and bank areas as conditions allow, especially where frozen conditions allow for better access in sensitive areas.
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Cleanup Progress
October 4, 2010
With primary cleanup completed and awaiting EPA approval, focus turns to locations where submerged oil has been found. The processes for removing this oil varies from dredging, aeration or raking. A Submerged Oil Task Force determined the most appropriate process for each area. View Photos
Cleanup Progress
September 27, 2010
As of Sept. 27, Enbridge has submitted all documentation to the EPA for review for primary cleanup of the Kalamazoo River. This is part of the five-step approval process set up for evaluating and inspecting shoreline and overbank cleanup to meet EPA criteria along individual quarter-mile sections of the river.
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Public Meeting
August 19, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public meeting at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Expo Center on Aug. 19. Enbridge had a booth at the open house portion of the meeting, providing residents an opportunity to ask questions one-on-one.
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Cleanup Progress
August 12, 2010
As Enbridge continues the cleanup of Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River, the focus of oil removal operations has shifted to scraping soil and cleaning oil-stained vegetation. This part of cleanup is critical to allowing the creek environment to begin to heal and regrow.
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Wildlife Release
August 11, 2010
The first rehabilitated birds affected by the oil spill were released August 11 at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta, Michigan. Seven mallard ducks and 11 Canada geese were returned to the wild after being admitted to the Wildlife Response Center for cleaning and medical care.
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Battle Creek Community Center
August 10, 2010
Enbridge opened a community center in Battle Creek, MI to continue to meet the needs and address concerns of residents affected by the oil spill. The community centers allow residents to obtain additional information on their individual situation.
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Public Meeting
August 10, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public meeting in Battle Creek on Aug. 10. Enbridge had a booth at the open house portion of the meeting, providing residents an opportunity to ask questions one-on-one.
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Public Meeting
August 2, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a public meeting in Marshall on Aug. 2. Enbridge had a booth at the open house portion of the meeting, providing residents an opportunity to ask questions one-on-one.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation
August 1, 2010
A bird and wildlife rehabilitation center was set up to clean and rehabilitate birds and wildlife impacted by the oil spill. Click to enlarge and view photos of Aug. 1 bird and wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
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Cleanup
July 30, 2010
Cleanup continues in Michigan. Click to enlarge and scroll through these photos taken July 30.
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Cleanup
July 28, 2010
These photos were taken of the cleanup effort in Michigan on July 28th.
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Cleanup Equipment
Enbridge utilizes a wide range of the latest oil cleanup equipment and technology in the response effort. Some of the equipment Enbridge has used throughout the cleanup process includes booms, specialized boats and other tools found to be effective for the unique environment of the Kalamazoo River. View Photos