Welcome Deputy Travis Babcock!
Spring Lake Township is happy to have Deputy Travis Babcock assigned as a Community Policing Officer in the Township. He will work closely with the community in a proactive effort to prevent crime and promote safety. In addition, Deputy Babcock is a firefighter with the Spring Lake Fire Department, and has recently received his EMT certification.
Deputy Babcock's additional projects include helping Spring Lake Township establish a solicitation ordinance, similar to those of neighboring communities. He is also planning to implement a property check program for Township residents. Watch for more information on how to participate.
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Congratulations Ron Bultje!
Congratulations to Township Attorney Ron Bultje, who was selected for inclusion in the 20th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for the practice area of Municipal Law. Also congratulations for being named the Best Lawyers' 2014 Grand Rapids Municipal Law "Lawyer of the Year." We're very happy to have an accomplished attorney advising the Township!
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Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
Congratulations to all the Chamber of Commerce Business Award winners Active Manufacturing was the award winner chosen by Spring Lake Township.
2013 Award Winners:
Appolonia's - City of Ferrysburg
Commercial Manufacturing & Assembly - Grand Haven Charter Township
Grand Transformers, Inc. - City of Grand Haven
Active Manufacturing - Spring Lake Township
Old Boys' Brewhouse - Village of Spring Lake
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Cleaning wipes clogging sewers
With changes in cleaning products, our DPW workers are seeing more problems with the wipes clogging pumps and pipes. While the wipes flush easily, they don't flow easily through the pipes, and they frequently wrap around pump parts, requiring maintenance. Help keep our sewers flowing smoothly - don't flush cleaning wipes, baby wipes, or other products - just flush toilet paper. This problem is occurring around the country - a news story in Minnesota also addressed this problem, and there was an article in USA Today.
Video about baby wipes problem
USA Today article about baby wipes problem
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Anglers beware - invasive crayfish being used as bait in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has discovered that anglers are purchasing red swamp crayfish from food markets and using them as bait. These crayfish are considered an invasive species in Michigan. The DNR reminds anglers to be cautious when considering bait options and to not purchase red swamp crayfish. Help protect Michigan waters and help prevent this species from becoming established in Michigan.
Michigan Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
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