A very tragic accident has occurred on Sanford Lake. We wanted to share a link to the news story to remind everyone of the dangers during the winter months. People may forget that there is a river running underneath the ice and which can create weak spots in the ice as the article points out. Be safe.
Link to Saginaw News article
Jan 17
Saginaw News: Man dies after utility vehicle breaks through ice on Mid-Michigan lake
Jan 09
Edenville Dam Update – Jan. 9, 2018
The following are documents made available to the general public from FERC’s elibrary. The SLA is publishing these so our lake communities have equal access to these documents.
The subject is FERC’s order on ceasing power generation at Edenville.
Dec. 2017
- FERC has amended the original Stay based on Boyce’s concern with icing of the gates at Edenville to control the lake level. They are allowing Boyce to resume flowing water thru the turbines to insure the Edenville Lake level is under control until March 31. In addition Boyce must submit weekly photographs of the gates.
- Boyce’s formal request to FERC on winter operation concerns
- Boyce voices concerns on winter operations with the spillway gates
- Boyce Request for Hearing filing
- Wixom Lake Association’s submits to FERC their concerns
- Boyce’s Law Firm response to FERC’s order
Nov. 2017
- FERC issues an order for Boyce to cease power generation at the Edenville Dam.
Dec 06
Midland Daily News Articles on Edenville Dam
Two articles about the Edenville Dam that were published by the MDN:
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Plenty of questions about Edenville Dam
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Feds order local dam to cease making power
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