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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
Ilene needs pictures for the 2011 HLA Calendar
Ilene needs pictures for the 2011 HLA Calendar
Environmental: Tony Mansour Environmental 1
Jack Hinterman Environmental 2
May 9- River clean up west side of the damn.
Jack Hinterman Environmental 2
May 9- River clean up west side of the damn.
Governmental: Bill Brandon Governmental
There will be more patrols on water this summer.
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.
There will be more patrols on water this summer.
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.
June 2010 HLA Fishing Report (To see pictures of his catch click here)
By Jim Key
It’s June already and the fishing is spotty. The water was late coming up and after it did, was
muddy and too high.
Everyone is telling me they have caught a lot of small walleye. I also , have found this to be true.
Lots of catfish, some crappie and bluegill and nice 10 inch perch. However, I have caught some
nice keeper walleye. We has a good meal of crappie, bluegill and perch one evening.
Chapman’s Tournament was held during the time of muddy, high waters. They had 30 boats and
paid for 10 places. 1St place: 4 fish, 11.9 pounds. 2nd place : Only 2 fish , but 9.2 pounds with
the biggest fish weighing 5.5 pounds. 3rd place: 5 fish, but only 6.67 pounds. All boats reported
lots of small walleye.
So far this year we have caught 7 gobies from our deck. You should kill these fish if you catch
them, as they can destroy our fishery in Holloway.
Free fishing weekend is coming up take a kid fishing.
Keep fishing for the elusive big one and good luck
Jim key
By Jim Key
It’s June already and the fishing is spotty. The water was late coming up and after it did, was
muddy and too high.
Everyone is telling me they have caught a lot of small walleye. I also , have found this to be true.
Lots of catfish, some crappie and bluegill and nice 10 inch perch. However, I have caught some
nice keeper walleye. We has a good meal of crappie, bluegill and perch one evening.
Chapman’s Tournament was held during the time of muddy, high waters. They had 30 boats and
paid for 10 places. 1St place: 4 fish, 11.9 pounds. 2nd place : Only 2 fish , but 9.2 pounds with
the biggest fish weighing 5.5 pounds. 3rd place: 5 fish, but only 6.67 pounds. All boats reported
lots of small walleye.
So far this year we have caught 7 gobies from our deck. You should kill these fish if you catch
them, as they can destroy our fishery in Holloway.
Free fishing weekend is coming up take a kid fishing.
Keep fishing for the elusive big one and good luck
Jim key
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
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editor to summit your article.
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editor to summit your article.
Website: Diane Rosum webmaster
| JULY 16, 2010 ADVISORY LIFTED FOR BUTTERCUP BEACH The Genesee County Health Department has lifted an advisory it issued earlier in July against swimming at Buttercup Beach on the Holloway Reservoir in Richfield Township. The health department, in a July 16 news release, said E. coli bacteria levels have returned to "acceptable levels" at Buttercup Beach. |