Month: February 2026

FOIA – Springfield TWP Rushed the Process

Recently, the Springfield Township Environmental Protectors (STEP) released FOIA documents they received on October 22 in response to a request submitted by Sean Miller. STEP was charged $682.13 for the records, which include 196 documents totaling 877 pages, with 168 pages, approximately 19 percent, identified as duplicates. Those interested in reviewing the full set of

My Public Comment 2/12/26

Last night, I attended the Township meeting with the intention of communicating my concerns in a respectful and thoughtful manner. I was interrupted several times by Supervisor Davis during my public comment. As a result, my concluding sentence went several seconds over my allotted 3 minutes. I was attempting to let the board members know

Aquifer Tests – Timing is Key

Springfield Township posted correspondence dated January 9, 2026, from Reuben Maxbauer (Government & Real Estate Relations for Levy) regarding the planned installation of an exploratory well. As discussions continue around the proposed sand and gravel mining operation, the term aquifer is frequently referenced. With test well installation expected soon, this is an important opportunity to

A Letter to Correct the Record

Township statements claiming that the retained experts produced “no deliverables” at recent Township meetings are false and directly contradicted by the public record. Despite clear, on-the-record acknowledgments that the experts completed a preliminary review and submitted written identification of data gaps, Township leadership publicly told residents and the Planning Commission that the experts had produced

Same Data, Different Picture

Same Data, Different Picture:How the Resource Protection Overlay District Got Lost in Plain Sight One of the most important environmental designations on this site is the Resource Protection Overlay District. It identifies areas where development and disturbance are restricted due to sensitive natural features (such as wetlands, lakes, etc.). In theory, this designation should be

Opinion vs. Evaluation

The recent survey sent out by Springfield Township Supervisor, Ric Davis, on evaluating possible environmental consulting firms to review the BMC/Levy SLUP permit application has been framed as a way to ‘give residents a voice in this process’. That narrative is echoed by Davis supporters as a way for residents to provide their ‘opinions &