Parts of Kalamazoo River closed after oil spill could reopen

April 17,  2012
 
MARSHALL, MICHIGAN — Sections of the Kalamazoo River that have been closed since a 2010 pipeline rupture that spilled more than 800,000 gallons of oil in southern Michigan could reopen this summer.

Ralph Dollhopf, the federal on-scene coordinator for the Environmental Protection Agency, says he expects some areas back open for recreational use. The Detroit Free Press reports that decision will be made by local health officials in consultation with EPA and state officials.

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