The state is seeking a permanent injunction, with a hearing set for February of 2025.
Mayor Jeff Gahan took a defiant tone on social media on Thursday as his actions remain a mystery to city council members.
DNR said work like this can cause issues up and down stream.
In order to do any kind of work in a creek, river or lake, permits are required from the Department of Natural Resources and Army Corp of Engineers.
New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan authorized the maintenance to eliminate the hydraulic roller effect.
Construction equipment will be a common sight for students during the next few weeks as crews finish up work on a new performing arts center, new classroom space, office space and a cafeteria.
Construction started in June 2023.
The signs are going to be placed near the public entrance to the dam area.
Andre "AJ" Edwards, 14, drowned in Silver Creek on Memorial Day. Since his death, there have been renewed calls for the creek's dam to be removed over safety concerns.
The family of Andre "AJ" Edwards is joining the calls for the dam to be removed because it's just too dangerous.