sand mine

The Vella Pit mine northeast of Ann Arbor, operated by Mid Michigan Materials. Sand and gravel used in construction are mined at the pit.

Judge revises restraining order against mining company, allowing mining to resume

Beth Weiler

A Washtenaw County judge revised a temporary restraining order against Mid Michigan Materials, allowing the company to resume its mining operations at the Vella Pit mine.

Trucks leaving the Vella Pit mine the morning after Washtenaw County judge Timothy Connors granted a temporary restraining order that ceases operations at the mine.

Environment & Climate Change

Judge grants temporary order stopping operations at Ann Arbor-area mine

Beth Weiler

A Washtenaw County judge issued a temporary restraining order to stop operations at the Vella Pit mine after nearby residents complained about declining water tables.

Environment & Climate Change

Company continues to mine sand in critical dune area along Lake Michigan

Since the 1930s, Sargent Sand Company has held a permit to mine sand from its property that's surrounded by Ludington State Park.For years, the 400 acre…