UPDATE: MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Log jams were being removed after the Township Board's approval of a special use permit for the Lodges of East Lansing Phase II. The log jams have been a major cause for flooding in some neighborhoods and they have wanted the project for years.

Linda Stober owns a house close to the river and she is happy that log jams are being removed. However, she is not completely satisfied with the free flowing water.

"It's really sad, we have been asking for help because my house has dead trees from flooding and now, the value of my house has gone down," Stober said.

The Lodges developer included plans to engage with the community to help pay for the removal of the log jams.

According to the Drain Commissioner Pat Lindemann, they will monitor the results of the projects to make sure there are no continued issues on flooding. The project is expected to be completed by late July.

ORIGINAL STORY: MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Trees can help make the environment healthy but too many trees has caused a major problem for local residents. Watch Meridian Magazine for more details.