Category: SpringfieldMine

A recent FOIA request submitted by Springfield Township resident Amber Keydel to the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) produced a document that offers an interesting look at how Springfield Township’s road-related concerns were discussed during RCOC’s 2025 Strategic Planning process. The report, 2025 Strategic Planning Report: Volume II – Community Details, is a countywide

A porta potty is not exactly subtle. So when one appears at a proposed mine site, people notice. On Friday, April 18, several Springfield Township residents contacted Oko Environmental after observing a porta potty being delivered to the property today. According to a township source, the delivery is reportedly connected to preparations for an aquifer

Last week, I had the opportunity to tour the Hidden Ridge conservation easement in Springfield Township with Emily Duthinh of Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy. What I saw was years of dedicated stewardship including removing invasive species, restoring native habitat, and carefully protecting this land. The Conservancy and the residents of the Hidden Ridge community have

Have you noticed the bright pink stakes appearing along the shoulder of Ormond Road? Recently, residents have observed a series of survey stakes placed at intervals along the roadway. Several of these markers are labeled with markings such as “SB-02.” The map below shows approximate locations where survey stakes have been observed, marked by blue

The Springfield Township Board of Trustees meeting on September 11, 2025 included an important update on the Levy/Burroughs Mining Proposal for Ormond Road. An escrow account of $150,000 (funded by Levy/Burroughs) will soon be available to the Township. These funds are designated to support independent consulting and review, ensuring the proposal and its potential impacts

The Southeast Michigan Sierra Club has officially opposed the proposed Levy/Burroughs gravel mine on Ormond Road. They warn the mine would bring dust, noise, truck traffic, and risks to local wells, wetlands, and parks, including the Shiawassee Basin Preserve and Hartman Meadows. The project is seen as incompatible with nearby neighborhoods, schools, and public spaces.