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PRESS RELEASE: Michigan DNR Director Raises Serious Concerns About Proposed Mine Next to Watkins Lake State Park
IHCC urges Norvell Township to consider DNR’s warnings as it evaluates the proposed mining permit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2026 | Norvell Township, Michigan The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has formally expressed serious concerns about the proposed American Aggregates of Michigan (AAOM) gravel mine adjacent to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, urging Norvell Township to consider the potential…
