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Controlled burn plan: Reconsidered??

By Steve Glick | 08/25/2021

If you are not aware of the West Bloomfield Township’s controlled burn plan, you SHOULD be. Review the following posts on our website to get background on the plan. Also see the just-published 8/25/21 West Bloomfield Beacon article entitled “Some residents express concern over controlled burn in West Bloomfield” for another good summary of this issue.

Jacobs Drain proposed controlled burn area map
Map of Jacobs Drain proposed controlled burn area – “Prairie” area shaded in yellow

Update: Township Supervisor Steve Kaplan is considering making a motion at the September Township Board meeting to rescind the part of the CARDNO contract containing controlled/prescribed burning as a means to eradicating invasive species in the Jacobs Drain. Kaplan says his thinking is in response to the concerns voiced by residents and the existence of other methods. “Controlled Burns” flyer published by Cardno (PDF)Download

  • Talk to neighbors to make them aware of this plan and the issues
  • Please sign the petition the township to stop the burn. At this time, 108 people have signed this petition. Adding your signature will help the effort to stop the burn.
  • Contact WB Township officials
  • Attend the WBT Board meeting on Monday, September 13th at 6:00 pm
    • Watch the meeting live on CivicCenterTV.com or on Comcast channel 15 or AT&T/U-Verse channel 99. Note that this is to listen in/watch only. You would not be able to comment.
    • Attend the live Zoom meeting. This is a virtual meeting pursuant to the Open Meetings Act and the Oakland County Health Department Order. To participate remotely, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85781117086 or call in to 312-626-6799 — Meeting ID: 857 8111 7086
      • This information is subject to change so we advise you to inquire in advance with the township at 248-451-4848.
  • Join the West Bloomfield Township email list to subscribe for news, announcements, agendas, and newsletters from the township.
  • Join the Kimberley North email list to get periodic news and information about our community including local content impacting our residents.

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