Gov. Rick Snyder approved a bill last year that amended the Michigan Sand Dune Protection and Management section of the Environmental Protection Act that could effect White River Township.

The intent of the amendments was to make it easier for private property owners to build driveways, homes and garages on their property within critical dune areas.

According to Nancy Cuncannan, environmental quality analyst, the Department of Environmentally Quality (DEQ) Water Resources Division received an application for a permit from the Bro G Land Company on Feb. 12. The applicant is seeking authorization for the construction of an access road, development of a residential building site and installation of a septic system within a Critical Dune area and High Risk Erosion area in White River Township.

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