Established by the Community Foundation Alliance of Calhoun County, this new Fund will be used for river, wildlife and other needs that arise from the oil spill cleanup. Tax deductible contributions can be made by individuals, businesses and groups to the Kalamazoo River Environmental Relief Fund at the Community Foundation Alliance of Calhoun County, P.O. Box 101 Homer, MI 49245.

The Fund will be overseen by volunteers from Calhoun County. All contributions will be utilized for this effort. All grants will be published to assure that every contributor is aware of how the money is allocated.

Questions, contact Carol Petredean-DiSalvio, Administrator at carol@cfa-cc.org.

For ongoing information on the Oil Spill, please visit the website of the Battle Creek Inquirer at: http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/section/oilspill#