FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Reported Manure Spill into Fisher Creek

Friday October 17, 2025

NEWS RELEASE

 

October 17, 2025

Contact: Rebecca Burns, Health Officer

517-279-9561 ext. 148

Joe Frazier, Environmental Health Director

517-279-9561 ext. 154

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Reported Manure Spill into Fisher Creek

 

Coldwater, MI – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has been notified by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) of untreated manure that spilled in Algansee Township. EGLE staff have been on site and have observed manure in Fisher Creek between Campbell and East Central Roads. Residents and visitors to the Marble Lake/Fisher Creek area are encouraged to avoid the Marble Lake water inlet area, as well as Fisher Creek in the area from east of S. Ray Quincy Road and north of Campbell Road.

 

“Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is in contact with EGLE staff. We advise residents to avoid Fisher Creek and the Marble Lake inlet area, keeping themselves, children, and pets out of the water if manure is observed,” says Rebecca Burns, Health Officer.

 

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is committed to promoting wellness, preventing disease, providing health care, and protecting the environment. For more information, contact your local office, visit www.bhsj.org, follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BHSJCHA or Instagram www.instagram.com/bhsj_healthagency.

 

 

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