Meridian Aggregates - Johnston County

Meridian Aggregates requested stream water and ground water for rock mining operations at the North Troy Quarry near Mill Creek, Oklahoma in 2005. The stream water permit was granted by OWRB without protest. CPASA and others protested the ground water permit application on the basis that the requested amount would deplete the aquifer so much that the springs and streams would be adversely affected.

After a lengthy hearing, OWRB granted Meridian 274 acre feet annually from the Arbuckle Simpson. A court case ensued between Meridian and OWRB and the protestors. The case is still being heard in District Court.

Meridian filed a second permit application in 2007. CPASA protested that permit, as well, but later settled. The settlement document can be viewed here.