The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has granted a 1-year extension to sister agency DNR and Greenland Township to find a drilling contractor to replace the 19th century water source that has been used as a drinking water source along the Bill Nichols Rail Trail in the Upper Penninsula’s Keweenaw copper mining region. In a press release, the EGLE says the spigot has been used for decades as a drinking water source by locals and those who use trails in the area. It is hoped a new well will be sunk next year to supply homes in the area and provide safe public drinking water along the trail.