STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 15th CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BRANCH NOTICE OF HEARING TO AMEND LAKE LEVEL ORDER COLDWATER-MARBLE LAKE CHAIN   HEARING TO AMEND LAKE LEVEL ORDER A petition dated March 25, 2026 was filed with the Branch County Circuit Court to amend the lake level order for the Coldwater-Marble Lake Chain (including Coldwater Lake, Long Lake, Mud Lake, Bartholomew Lake, Middle Lake, and Marble Lake) located in Algansee Township, Kinderhook Township, Ovid Township, and Quincy Township, Branch County, Michigan. The Branch County Circuit Court will review the petition on the date, time, and location below to receive evidence to amend the lake level order for the Coldwater-Marble Lake Chain consistent with the provisions of MCL 324.30707. DATE: June 12, 2026 TIME: 10:30 AM LOCATION: Branch County Circuit Court                       31 Division Street                       Coldwater, Michigan 49036 QUESTIONS: (517) 279-4310 mhard@branchcounty.gov A recorded webinar about the lake level order and court hearing is also available at: www.branchcounty.gov/ departments/drain-commissioner/notices/.   HEARING PARTICIPATION Property owners may submit written testimony and provide evidence regarding the petition and this matter in advance of the Circuit Court hearing. Property owners may also attend the Circuit Court hearing in-person on the above date, time, and location to provide oral testimony and/or evidence to the Court. Property owners who wish to provide written testimony and/or evidence can submit materials by email or mail at the information below: EMAIL: mhard@branchcounty.gov MAIL: Branch County Drain Commissioner            31 Division Street            Coldwater, Michigan 49036 It is requested that all written materials be received by Thursday, June 4, 2026 (please take this into consideration when mailing materials).   HEARING ACCOMMODATIONS Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to attend the hearing should call the Court at (517) 279-4304 (please direct other inquiries to the phone number at the top of this notice) or by using the Michigan Relay Service at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing to coordinate accommodations. 12326681