We have received a number of calls from residents concerned with unsafe boating practices on the lake this summer.
Specifically, the use of Jet-skis (PWCs) after dark. That concern became more real over the 4th of July holiday when a PWC being operated after dark collided with a pontoon
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State officials have declined to draft special controls that would govern watercraft speeds on Miner Lake in Allegan Township.
Township board members discussed at their meeting on Monday, July 5, a letter from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, which gave the results of the state’s investigation.
“Local
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Officially, there were 8 entries this year and the judges were impressed with all of them. Thanks to all who helped make this event a fun part of our 4th of July Celebration. The top three were:
Drum roll please....
First Place:
Boat 18 - The Aliens Boat presented
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment has set a public hearing on the possibility of establishing a high-water, no-wake period on Allegan Township’s Miner Lake.
The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 6 at the township hall.
“By that time, they’ll (DNRE) have done an
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The contractor plans on replacing the Melm's crossing tomorrow. We will will be putting in the stop logs at 8:00 in the morning and will start removing them one an hour beginning at 1:00 p.m. to minimize any flooding of downstream properties. This process will be repeated on an as-needed
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I received an e-mail update from Becky Rininger related to the work on the Miner Lake Drain. - Sam Martin
Dated: 11/13/2009
Just wanted to give you an update on both the level of the lake and also the drain project.
Work is to begin next week.
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A public hearing will be held Dec. 7th at the Allegan Township Hall 7:30 pm to consider the option of Allegan Township purchasing the East End property. The project would be possible with help from a DNR Grant to preserve the land and make a nature park.
The project
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If you have been out to the lake, you will notice that the lake level is very high — almost to the level it was this spring!
The Allegan Co. Drain Commissioner is very much aware of the lake level, and their office has been working over the past
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We will have our regularly scheduled Fall Association Member's Meeting on Saturday Sept 5th from 8:30-10 am. (Coffee begins at 8:00 AM)
A post card will be sent out this week and the agenda is scheduled to include the following items:
- Coffee and snacks begin at 8:00am
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We received a report of a burglary on the West end of Lorraine Drive. A lake-side garage was broken into sometime between Sunday (26th) and Wednesday (29th).
A police report has been filed by the property owner, but if you noted anything unusual over the past few days please
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Officially, there were 7 entries this year (an 8th appears to have joined the fun) and the judges were impressed with all of them. Thanks to all who helped make this event a fun part of our 4th of July Celebration. However, there were 4 that received special recognition:
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7:30pm Saturday July 4th beginning at that Boat Launch.
All Boats welcome to participate. You will be judged on creativity, originality and patriotism. Photos of each boat will be posted at www.minerlake.org!
Prize money will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
For more information contact
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As you likely know, we received a very large amount of rain in the last few days. As such, the lake has risen more than a foot. The extra water presents the potential for damage to shoreline, docks an other property.
Please be respectful of your neighbors and refrain
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The Allegan County Drain Commissioner's Office is responsible for controlling the level of the outlet dam on Miner Lake. IN the fall they remove 1 foot (height) of dam and in the spring replace that same amount.
Historically they would remove or add all 4 sections with 1 visit.
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Do you know that Allegan Township provides recycling service for residents right at the Township Hall? By recycling, many people have noticed the amount of trash they put out can be cut in half.
Here is the guide for recycling service in Allegan Township.
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