Kalamazoo’s Forgotten Campsite Crisis | Grand Rapids News

A Kalamazoo neighborhood spot once a kid-friendly hangout is now a growing crisis zone—needles, trash, and makeshift camps pile up as authorities struggle to clean it up. Longtime resident Amanda Perkins, who’s lived there 40 years, is taking matters into her own hands, even leaving clothes for those in need. The city’s opened a nuisance case, with a cleanup order looming if the mess persists. But the real danger? Chemicals, propane, electronics, and waste could be polluting Portage Creek—posing a serious health and environmental threat to everyone nearby. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b72768b03c5cabd