April 13, 2023
We have heard from Consumers this week that plant staff is currently assembling permitting packages required by oversight agencies to prepare for a dredging project projected this year.
As necessary permits receive complete approvals, funding has been allocated by Consumers to move forward with a dredging project as soon as possible.
Boaters are encouraged to be cautious if proceeding through the channel during this shallow period. Consumers Energy will update the Department of Natural Resources and Port Sheldon Township when a project is scheduled for community awareness.
March 24, 2023
The township has been actively engaged with Consumers Energy representatives over the last several months, regarding the sandbar that has developed in the channel, and made worse by the lower water levels we are experiencing this spring. I wanted to share this update from Consumers Energy. -Township Supervisor, Michael Sabatino
“Consumers Energy is aware of the Pigeon Lake Channel’s current depth. Plant staff is currently assembling permitting packages required by oversight agencies to prepare for a possible dredging project.
Consumers Energy will continue to actively monitor the conditions that necessitated shoreline protection measures through recent high water periods and are now evaluating the current state of the channel’s depth during this lower period.
Boaters are encouraged to be cautious if proceeding through the channel during this shallow period. Consumers Energy will work with Department of Natural Resources and Port Sheldon Township in communicating if the situation changes.” -Rich Houtteman, Lakeshore Community Affairs Manager, Consumers Energy
