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Letter to State Parks Advisory Committee
To: Julie Clark, Chair, State Parks Advisory CommitteeFrom: Irish Hills Concerned Citizens Re: Proposed gravel mine abutting Watkins Lake State Park Date: April 12, 2026 We are writing today on behalf of Irish Hills residents who are concerned about the DNR’s refusal to participate in the assessment of a proposed gravel mine in Norvell Township, adjacent to […]
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April 22nd Action Alert: IHCC at Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
We have good news to share! We are on the agenda to address the Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) at their public meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd (Earth Day) at 2 PM. We’re asking you to lend support by attending virtually, and (if you are comfortable doing so) making a public comment. Here’s what you need to know: […]
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Important Update: Township Supervisor Bill Sutherland retiring
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We want to share an important development in Norvell Township government. Township Supervisor Bill Sutherland announced last night that he is resigning, with his last day expected to be April 30. In his statement, Supervisor Sutherland said he no longer feels he can bring the full energy the role requires and […]
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IHCC response to MDOT
Dear Friends and Neighbors, In February, Township officials met with a representative from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to discuss serious concerns about the proposed use of M-124 as a haul route for the American Aggregates of Michigan (AAOM) mining application. What we learned raises significant concerns for our community. 1. MDOT Cannot Prohibit […]
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Update from IHCC meeting – March 14
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who attended IHCC’s public meeting. We were encouraged by the strong turnout and the thoughtful questions about protecting Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve. Slides from the meeting are on the website. A recording will be posted soon on our website. We are also creating a FAQ page based on your excellent questions. […]
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Email update – March 6
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you for your continued engagement regarding the proposed AAOM gravel mine in Norvell Township. We want to share an update about recent developments in the review of the application: Norvell Township recently issued a press release summarizing the steps taken to date in reviewing the application submitted by American Aggregates […]