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Numerous studies show that this type of mining dramatically depresses property values for miles around. Values drop from 5% as far away as 3-miles and as much as 35% within 1/2–mile!
It only follows that decreased property values lead to a decrease in tax revenues for the township, Lenawee & Jackson Counties. To address these shortfalls, governments either need to cut back — or increase everyone’s tax rates. So even if your property value doesn’t fall, you are still negatively affected by the overall value damage!
Until recently, few understood the dangers created by crystalline silica dust. It has proven links to diseases that lead to death including silicosis, lung cancer, COPD, renal failure, and kidney disease as well as causing auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
What’s in the ground? Hundreds, if not thousands, of residents rely on groundwater drawn near the proposed mining site. Mining operations, washing, dust control and digging has the high probability of disturbing an already fragile groundwater source.
The proposed site could have upwards of 250 trucks in and out of it a day! The danger this gravel truck traffic would most certainly create is perhaps the most frightening, as it is also one of the deadliest. The danger is created by 82-ton gravel trucks slowly pulling out onto US-12 near what locals already refer to as "dead man's curve". How fast can an 82-ton gravel train stop? What if it's brakes are in less than peak condition while zipping along at 55 mph on hilly, wet and curvy roads?
The clamor of a gravel mine includes the revving of diesel engines from gravel trucks, bull dozers, crushers, sorters, and other equipment, the clanging racket of machines at work, and the daylong annoyance of OSHA required backup beeping – BEEP BEEP BEEP! This combined with the creation of noxious smells will lead to the loss of property enjoyment.
Need, Value and Very Serious Consequences (VSC's)
Learn more about the permitting process for sand and gravel pits (also known as aggregate mines) under Michigan's Zoning Enabling Act (ZEA) in a two-part series by Mike Wilczynski, a certified professional geologist, with Pangea Environmental, LLC.
Keep the Authority to Regulate Gravel Pits Local
State lawmakers are considering taking away local authority to issue gravel mining permits. Contact our State Representatives and Senators regarding House Bills 4526-4528. Tell them to vote NO!
Protect Human Life, Wildlife, Our Lakes, Rivers & Wetlands
Aquatic expert, Scott Brown, weighs in on how the proposed gravel mining operation slated for U.S.12 could affect area lakes.
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Cambridge Township Hall 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
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Cambridge Township Hall 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
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Gaucci Golf Resort | 8421 Sports Park Dr | Onsted, MI 49265
Cambridge Township Hall 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
Let your voice be heard! At the end of every meeting is an opportunity for public comment!
This is a regular meeting of the Planning Commi...
Cambridge Township Hall 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
Cambridge Township Hall 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
CPIH along with our attorney, Nicholas J. Schroeck, Director, Environmental Law Clinic University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will be add...
Cambridge Township Hall 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
Cambridge Township Hall 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
Let your voice be heard! At the end of every meeting is an opportunity for public comment!
This is a regular meeting of the Planning Commi...
Cambridge Township Hall 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
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Citizens Protect Irish Hills is a non-profit, entirely volunteer organization focused on the impact of proposed aggregate (sand and gravel) mining activity in Cambridge Township, MI. Your donation helps our efforts to oppose the gravel pit go that much farther. Thank you for your generosity!
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