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 danger 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". What is the actual stopping distance of an 82-ton gravel train with brakes in less than peak condition that is speeding 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 Reps regarding Senate Bill 429, 430, 431 and 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 Address: 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
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Cambridge Township Hall Address: 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
The Winery North of 12 Address:12775 Knapp Rd, Brooklyn, MI 49230
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The Winery North of 12 Address:12775 Knapp Rd, Brooklyn, MI 49230
Cambridge Township Hall Address: 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Cambridge Township will conduct a public hearing on the proposed operating budgets for the 2023-24 fiscal year (begi...
Cambridge Township Hall Address: 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
Cambridge Township Hall Address: 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
Notice of Meeting of the Cambridge Township March Board of Review is given to all persons liable for assessments of taxes in Cambridge Towns...
Cambridge Township Hall Address: 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
Cambridge Township Hall Address: 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
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Cambridge Township Hall Address: 9990 W M-50 Onsted, MI 49265
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