Faraday approves TTCI request for permanent turtle crossing signs.

Faraday Township council approved installation of two permanent turtle crossing signs following a request from the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, with Think Turtle supplying the signs and the township providing posts and hardware.

Faraday Township council approved a request from the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative to install two permanent turtle crossing signs. The request was discussed at the Feb. 4 council meeting after a letter from Kelly Wallace in mid-January. Think Turtle said the signs target known road mortality hotspots near water bodies and aim to increase driver awareness. The township will coordinate placement and installation with acting Operations Superintendent Bill Mackey. Key details: - Council approved installation of two permanent turtle crossing signs in Faraday Township. - The Think Turtle Conservation Initiative (TTCI) will cover the cost of manufacturing the signs. - Faraday Township agreed to provide 8-foot U-channel sign posts and mounting hardware, with installation to be carried out by municipal operations staff. - Placement of the signs will be confirmed in coordination with acting Operations Superintendent Bill Mackey to avoid interference with traffic flow and winter maintenance. - Think Turtle aims to have the signs in place by late April or early May, ahead of peak turtle activity. Summary: Council's decision establishes a local partnership between a volunteer conservation group and municipal operations to address road mortality for turtles at documented crossing sites. The signs are intended to raise driver awareness at those hotspots, and next steps include finalizing locations with the acting Operations Superintendent and scheduling municipal installation in late April or early May.