Announcements
Ford River Township Water System to Conduct Emergency Leak Detection
Please be advised that Ford River Township will be conducting emergency leak detection and locating activities within the water distribution system. To safely complete this work and identify the source of a suspected water system leak, it will be necessary to temporarily shut down water service in the affected area.
Date of Shutdown: June 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Affected Area(s): Properties located from E4592 M-35 through E5113 M-35
During this time, customers in the affected area may experience a complete loss of water service or reduced water pressure.
Once service is restored, some customers may also notice temporary discoloration of their water due to changes in water flow within the system. If this occurs, run cold water from a faucet for several minutes until the water clears. Avoid washing laundry until the water runs clear.
Due to the loss of water pressure during this shutdown, residents in the affected area will be placed under a Boil Water Notice upon restoration of service. The Boil Water Notice will remain in effect until required bacteriological sampling has been completed and satisfactory results have been received. This process is expected to take several days. Additional notification will be provided when the Boil Water Notice has been lifted.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to identify and address this issue within the township’s water system. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Troy Rodman
Ford River Township Water Phone: (906) 241-4346
Special Meeting Notice
Date of Hearing: June 5, 2026
Time of Hearing: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Hearing: Ford River Township Hall, 3845 K Rd, Bark River MI
Purpose of Hearing: Appointment of Election Inspectors for the August 4, 2026 and approval of AV Counting Board.
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Posted by Township Official: Deanna Zeits, Deputy Clerk
Date and Time of posting: 6/4/2026, 10:40 a.m.
The Ford River Township Board will provide reasonable auxiliary aides and services for the hearing impaired and to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon reasonable prior notice to the Ford River Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring services should contact the Ford River Township Board by writing or calling; Steve Nelson, Ford River Township Supervisor, 3845 K Road Bark River, MI 49807, phone (906) 399-6411 or Debbi Brown, Ford River Township Clerk, 3845 K Road Bark River, MI 49807, phone (906) 786-8532.
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About Ford River Township
Ford River is a rural community of 2,019 residents living in 906 households (as of the 2020 U.S. Census). The Township is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (“UP”), just south of the cities of Escanaba and Gladstone (approximately 20 minutes and 30 minutes away, respectively). Ford River’s residents enjoy a quiet lifestyle connected to nature with many recreational opportunities only a stone’s-throw away. Township Hall provides a central gathering space for community events.
The Ford River community is closely connected to water resources. One of the aspects residents like the most about living in Ford River is the proximity to Lake Michigan, the Ford River, and the Bark River. There are numerous smaller lakes and rivers in Ford River Township as well, including North Lake, South Lake, Henderson Lakes, Sevenmile Marsh, Ten Mile Creek, Finnlands Creek, Sunny Brook and No Seeum Creek.
