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Restoring the dams so the lake communities can enjoy the water long into the future

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Summary of Current Status
4/15/2025
​The Michigan Supreme Court's denial of the Heron Cove Association's application for leave to appeal means that FLTF can move forward with financing and restart construction. The Capital Assessment and Operations and Maintenance Assessment Roll are finalized, giving us the financial security to secure bonds to restart construction. All four dams are permitted and mobilization is expected to mobilize in May with work resuming in June. Join us on April 23 for our next webinar as we review the next steps of restoring the lakes. 
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Heron Cove Association Appeal to Michigan Supreme Court Denied
4/11/2025
​​Today, by order of the Michigan Supreme Court, "...the motion for immediate consideration is GRANTED. The application for leave to appeal the January 6, 2025 judgement of the Court of Appeals is considered, and it is DENIED, because we are not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this Court." The denial of HCA's appeal affirms the decisions of Midland Circuit Court and the Michigan Court of Appeals. FLTF can now secure municipal financing and resume construction on Secord, Smallwood, and Edenville dams, while continuing construction on Sanford Dam. 
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No Impact to Dams After Spring Rain Event
4/8/25
After the recent rain event, our engineers inspected all four dams to see if they are performing as we expected. They saw no issue and the dams remain in good condition. While the construction is completed yet, the dams have capacity to safely pass a 200-year event. 
The purpose of the dams is to maintain the lake levels. While rain and flood events will occur, the dams are not designed to control flooding.  
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