Topic: Kalamazoo River

Keystone XL pipeline pits jobs against the environment

The proposed Keystone XL pipeline would bring Canadian oil to the Gulf of Mexico. Supporters say it would mean 20,000 jobs. Opponents worry about the impact on the vast Ogallala Aquifer, which supplies water to eight states.
10/01/2011 03:42 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 10/06

Pipeline in Michigan oil spill had been cited for corrosion

Federal regulators had issued safety warnings about the condition of the pipeline in the Michigan oil spill that leaked nearly 1 million gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River this week.
07/30/2010 08:06 pm

What's worse for Lake Michigan -- Kalamazoo River spill or Asian carp?

While Chicago Mayor Daley called an oil spill in the Kalamazoo River a bigger threat to Lake Michigan than Asian carp, many scientists disagree. Is the mayor playing politics, or is he on to something?
07/30/2010 10:33 am

In Pictures Michigan river oil spill

Michigan oil leak polluting Kalamazoo River; Governor declares disaster area

Michigan oil leak is not on the same scale as the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. But it is causing concern in southern Michigan.
07/28/2010 02:23 pm