Sept. 30, 2018
Dear Senator O’Brien and Representative Iden,
As you are aware, both Eagle and Crooked Lakes in Texas Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, have been inundated with water for the majority of the 2018 year. This flooding has created many hardships both for the lake and its residents. Increased beach erosion, intrusion of nutrients from the land to the lake, flooding of basements and yards, loss of large trees and rooted land vegetation, and major expenses to landowners for mitigation have all created significant challenges for our lake communities. It is clear that a timely short-term solution and a well-studied long-term solution are needed to ameliorate the negative effects of this unusually high water level and flooding.
After discussions with planners and scientists, it seems that one plausible option is to divert the water from Eagle Lake to Crooked Lake and then to a nearby wetland that lies in a depression (such as the one across the road from Hidden Cove in Crooked Lake). Although that wetland may receive more water than it is used to, it would show resilience relative to inundation and aquatic vegetation due to the hydric soils and vegetation, and ability to sequester large quantities of lake water.
We are asking for your help in urging the MDEQ to approve a short-term solution that will relieve these water levels in a short period of time. There is a concern that the MDEQ requirements will not allow our short-term solution to occur. We appreciate any measures you can take in helping us gain MDEQ approval for our short-term solution.
Sincerely,
The Texas Township Community
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 8, 2018
October 7, 2018
The momentum surrounding our appeal to address the flooding in Texas Township continues to build as we approach two hundred and fifty signatures. Achieving this milestone will strengthen our presentation when we meet with state representatives to advocate for immediate relief. Please circulate this petition within your networks to ensure we reach this target promptly.
October 5, 2018
Discussions with local planners regarding the proposed water diversion continue behind the scenes. We are currently collating your comments to demonstrate the true extent of the damage to both residential property and the local environment for our next meeting with officials.
Reached 100 supporters
October 2, 2018
September 30, 2018
Our community is approaching the one hundred signature milestone. Please distribute this petition among your neighbors so that our collective request for immediate flood relief reaches the relevant authorities with greater urgency.
6 Comments
The erosion is getting so bad along the shoreline. We are losing yard space every single week. Need help now.
My basement has been flooded since June. We cant keep doing this every time it rains. Fix the drainage!!
Ridiculous how long the state is taking. People pay taxes to be protected from this kind of stuff.
our trees are dying and the smell is awful. cant believe nothing has been done yet.
Just get the water moving already. The wetland proposal makes sense so let it happen.
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Sept. 30, 2018
Dear Senator O’Brien and Representative Iden,
As you are aware, both Eagle and Crooked Lakes in Texas Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, have been inundated with water for the majority of the 2018 year. This flooding has created many hardships both for the lake and its residents. Increased beach erosion, intrusion of nutrients from the land to the lake, flooding of basements and yards, loss of large trees and rooted land vegetation, and major expenses to landowners for mitigation have all created significant challenges for our lake communities. It is clear that a timely short-term solution and a well-studied long-term solution are needed to ameliorate the negative effects of this unusually high water level and flooding.
After discussions with planners and scientists, it seems that one plausible option is to divert the water from Eagle Lake to Crooked Lake and then to a nearby wetland that lies in a depression (such as the one across the road from Hidden Cove in Crooked Lake). Although that wetland may receive more water than it is used to, it would show resilience relative to inundation and aquatic vegetation due to the hydric soils and vegetation, and ability to sequester large quantities of lake water.
We are asking for your help in urging the MDEQ to approve a short-term solution that will relieve these water levels in a short period of time. There is a concern that the MDEQ requirements will not allow our short-term solution to occur. We appreciate any measures you can take in helping us gain MDEQ approval for our short-term solution.
Sincerely,
The Texas Township Community
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 8, 2018
October 7, 2018
The momentum surrounding our appeal to address the flooding in Texas Township continues to build as we approach two hundred and fifty signatures. Achieving this milestone will strengthen our presentation when we meet with state representatives to advocate for immediate relief. Please circulate this petition within your networks to ensure we reach this target promptly.
October 5, 2018
Discussions with local planners regarding the proposed water diversion continue behind the scenes. We are currently collating your comments to demonstrate the true extent of the damage to both residential property and the local environment for our next meeting with officials.
Reached 100 supporters
October 2, 2018
September 30, 2018
Our community is approaching the one hundred signature milestone. Please distribute this petition among your neighbors so that our collective request for immediate flood relief reaches the relevant authorities with greater urgency.
6 Comments
This has been a nightmare for everyone on the lake. Please listen to the residents and act before more damage happens.
The erosion is getting so bad along the shoreline. We are losing yard space every single week. Need help now.
My basement has been flooded since June. We cant keep doing this every time it rains. Fix the drainage!!
Ridiculous how long the state is taking. People pay taxes to be protected from this kind of stuff.
our trees are dying and the smell is awful. cant believe nothing has been done yet.
Just get the water moving already. The wetland proposal makes sense so let it happen.
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This has been a nightmare for everyone on the lake. Please listen to the residents and act before more damage happens.