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FROM THE HOLLOWAY LAKE ASSOCIATION
MIDEQ ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION
RICHFIELD LANDFILL / HOLLOWAY RESERVOIR
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MIDEQ) has announced a public
meeting to present a proposed Corrective Action Plan, also known as a Remedial Action
Plan (RAP), which it has received which proposes a remedy for groundwater contamination
caused by historical activities at The Richfield Landfill. MIDEQ has said that it will also accept
written comments for an additional seven days, before deciding whether or not to approve
the RAP.
The meeting will be held May 7, 2008, at 7:00 PM at Siple Elementary School at 9286 E.
Coldwater Rd, Davison. The school is located 1/4 mile west of M-15 on the South side of E.
Coldwater Rd. The MIDEQ Information Contact is Jim Arduin (517) 335 6172
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION
When the Richfield Landfill was allowed to reopen five years ago, the new owners assumed
responsibility for instituting an approved plan to deal with existing groundwater
contamination and its effects on the surrounding area. Richfield Landfill is not permitted to
expand until this requirement is met. The Landfill is now near its allowed capacity.
Contamination from an older section of the Richfield Landfill enters the groundwater below.
The contaminated groundwater flows south across residential neighborhoods, and enters
the Holloway Reservoir. The State of Michigan has determined that the contamination
entering the waterway is not hazardous to humans or wildlife, because the Reservoir is a
river which dilutes and moves it down stream, and that may be a good thing. However,
shallow wells in the residential area will be banned, and you never know what a leak is going
to do next. So, it is important for the community to be concerned and to insist that the
leaking be stopped, completely and promptly.
ABOUT THE MEETING
MIDEQ and Richfield Landfill will present a description of the contamination problem and an
explanation of a Remedial Action Plan to correct it. Components of the RAP to be described
include specific engineering solutions, interim measures to protect affected residents,
financial assurances, legal agreements, etc. There will be opportunity for comments from
the public. The Holloway Lake Association (HLA) has hired experts in environmental science
and environmental law to provide an independent analysis of these complex issues. HLA will
use this information to evaluate the RAP, to provide public comment, and to be sure that the
highest standards and best technology are adhered to. The HLA Information Contact is Jack
Hinterman (810) 793-0538
ABOUT HOLLOWAY RESERVOIR
The Holloway Reservoir, a 2000 acre lake, serves as the backup water supply for the City of
Flint. The Reservoir and approximately 3500 acres of surrounding parkland, makes up
Holloway Regional Park which is managed by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation
Commission. This area is an irreplaceable treasure of great value to the public, to recreation
and to the wildlife, and must be protected.
YOU ARE URGED TO ATTEND MAY 7th
HLA urges all those who care about the future of the Holloway Regional Park area to attend
the MIDEQ Public Meeting. This will be an opportunity learn the details of the problem and
what should be done about it. Your presence is important. It will tell MIDEQ that there is
widespread public interest in this important issue.
MIDEQ ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION
RICHFIELD LANDFILL / HOLLOWAY RESERVOIR
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MIDEQ) has announced a public
meeting to present a proposed Corrective Action Plan, also known as a Remedial Action
Plan (RAP), which it has received which proposes a remedy for groundwater contamination
caused by historical activities at The Richfield Landfill. MIDEQ has said that it will also accept
written comments for an additional seven days, before deciding whether or not to approve
the RAP.
The meeting will be held May 7, 2008, at 7:00 PM at Siple Elementary School at 9286 E.
Coldwater Rd, Davison. The school is located 1/4 mile west of M-15 on the South side of E.
Coldwater Rd. The MIDEQ Information Contact is Jim Arduin (517) 335 6172
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION
When the Richfield Landfill was allowed to reopen five years ago, the new owners assumed
responsibility for instituting an approved plan to deal with existing groundwater
contamination and its effects on the surrounding area. Richfield Landfill is not permitted to
expand until this requirement is met. The Landfill is now near its allowed capacity.
Contamination from an older section of the Richfield Landfill enters the groundwater below.
The contaminated groundwater flows south across residential neighborhoods, and enters
the Holloway Reservoir. The State of Michigan has determined that the contamination
entering the waterway is not hazardous to humans or wildlife, because the Reservoir is a
river which dilutes and moves it down stream, and that may be a good thing. However,
shallow wells in the residential area will be banned, and you never know what a leak is going
to do next. So, it is important for the community to be concerned and to insist that the
leaking be stopped, completely and promptly.
ABOUT THE MEETING
MIDEQ and Richfield Landfill will present a description of the contamination problem and an
explanation of a Remedial Action Plan to correct it. Components of the RAP to be described
include specific engineering solutions, interim measures to protect affected residents,
financial assurances, legal agreements, etc. There will be opportunity for comments from
the public. The Holloway Lake Association (HLA) has hired experts in environmental science
and environmental law to provide an independent analysis of these complex issues. HLA will
use this information to evaluate the RAP, to provide public comment, and to be sure that the
highest standards and best technology are adhered to. The HLA Information Contact is Jack
Hinterman (810) 793-0538
ABOUT HOLLOWAY RESERVOIR
The Holloway Reservoir, a 2000 acre lake, serves as the backup water supply for the City of
Flint. The Reservoir and approximately 3500 acres of surrounding parkland, makes up
Holloway Regional Park which is managed by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation
Commission. This area is an irreplaceable treasure of great value to the public, to recreation
and to the wildlife, and must be protected.
YOU ARE URGED TO ATTEND MAY 7th
HLA urges all those who care about the future of the Holloway Regional Park area to attend
the MIDEQ Public Meeting. This will be an opportunity learn the details of the problem and
what should be done about it. Your presence is important. It will tell MIDEQ that there is
widespread public interest in this important issue.
Committee Reports
Calendar: Ilene Ritsen Calendar
Please submit by September
Please submit by September
Environmental: Tony Mansour Environmental 1
Jack Hinterman Environmental 2
The DEQ/RLI public meeting was attended by about 300 people. Many Public Officials were
in attendance and spoke of their concerns. The funds donated to the Lake Fund made it
possible for us to have expert representation there to speak for us.
Jack Hinterman Environmental 2
The DEQ/RLI public meeting was attended by about 300 people. Many Public Officials were
in attendance and spoke of their concerns. The funds donated to the Lake Fund made it
possible for us to have expert representation there to speak for us.
Governmental: Bill Brandon Governmental
The LOW CLEARANCE signs for the Mt Morris Road bridge have been purchased and
dropped to the Lapeer County Road Commission. They should be installed soon. I will be
installing the reflective tape on the buoys in the next couple of days.
The LOW CLEARANCE signs for the Mt Morris Road bridge have been purchased and
dropped to the Lapeer County Road Commission. They should be installed soon. I will be
installing the reflective tape on the buoys in the next couple of days.
Fishing Report: Jim Key Fishing
Although fishing has been slow this Spring, I have been able to catch some good eaters.
Because of the cold weather, the fish have been staging at the mouth of the River, in the
warmer water. Walleyes like to feed best in water 70-72 degrees; they also like to feed at
night, but with the cold mights, they tend to be sluggish. However, we are catching some by
drifting with a crawler harness and slow trolling body baits. I went on the lake with DNR
Officers, Joe Leonardi and Vince Balcep, to take a fish count chanel cats, white sucker, carp,
black crappies, Pike, Blue Gills and Bass (large and small mouth); small mouth being the
most plentiful. The walleye population is doing well, with lots of natural reproduction. Joe
said he estimates twelve fish per acre, only three bing adults. Walleyes grow 3-3 1/2 inches
per year, so the fourteen inchers you are catching, and we hope releasing well be legal by
Summers end.
On Memorial Day I caught five Bass from the dock; four small mouths and one large mouth.
One of the small mouth was over five pounds. Also early in the Spring, I caught some nice
Blue Gills (all released, so they are still out there. Good Luck and Good Fishing!
Although fishing has been slow this Spring, I have been able to catch some good eaters.
Because of the cold weather, the fish have been staging at the mouth of the River, in the
warmer water. Walleyes like to feed best in water 70-72 degrees; they also like to feed at
night, but with the cold mights, they tend to be sluggish. However, we are catching some by
drifting with a crawler harness and slow trolling body baits. I went on the lake with DNR
Officers, Joe Leonardi and Vince Balcep, to take a fish count chanel cats, white sucker, carp,
black crappies, Pike, Blue Gills and Bass (large and small mouth); small mouth being the
most plentiful. The walleye population is doing well, with lots of natural reproduction. Joe
said he estimates twelve fish per acre, only three bing adults. Walleyes grow 3-3 1/2 inches
per year, so the fourteen inchers you are catching, and we hope releasing well be legal by
Summers end.
On Memorial Day I caught five Bass from the dock; four small mouths and one large mouth.
One of the small mouth was over five pounds. Also early in the Spring, I caught some nice
Blue Gills (all released, so they are still out there. Good Luck and Good Fishing!
Membership: Julie Brandon Membership
Membership is growing. The new members card will be available at the general membership
meeting.
Membership Drive
Sign up your friends, neighbors, family anyone who enjoys the Lake!
The more members we have the louder our voice!
The person signing up the most members or associate members will win an item from the
Market Place Web with an HLA Logo.
Membership is growing. The new members card will be available at the general membership
meeting.
Membership Drive
Sign up your friends, neighbors, family anyone who enjoys the Lake!
The more members we have the louder our voice!
The person signing up the most members or associate members will win an item from the
Market Place Web with an HLA Logo.
Newsletter: Jack Hinterman Newsletter Editor
June Newsletter mailed out June 3.
June Newsletter mailed out June 3.
Water Level: Dave Onufry Water
7/31/2008- The second test became available this afternoon 7-31-08 which was at safer levels at 220 PPM below the 300
PPM upper safe weekly limit. So they reopened the beach ( Holloway - Buttercup Beach ). Monday's test was at 512 PPM,
so Amy Macmillan closed the beach on Tuesday 7-29-08. Tomorrow I will call Genesee county health department to try and
ascertain a special cause for this outbreak of E Coli This week.
7/29/08 - The beach was closed Tuesday for E Coli from a Monday test but today a second test was done but we will not
see results until Thursday afternoon.
7/31/2008- The second test became available this afternoon 7-31-08 which was at safer levels at 220 PPM below the 300
PPM upper safe weekly limit. So they reopened the beach ( Holloway - Buttercup Beach ). Monday's test was at 512 PPM,
so Amy Macmillan closed the beach on Tuesday 7-29-08. Tomorrow I will call Genesee county health department to try and
ascertain a special cause for this outbreak of E Coli This week.
7/29/08 - The beach was closed Tuesday for E Coli from a Monday test but today a second test was done but we will not
see results until Thursday afternoon.
Website: Judi Ashbaker Webmaster