Shoreline Erosion Resources

Our Great Lakes basin is currently in the high point of its cycle, affecting both the Great Lakes proper as well as our inland lakes. We hear from a lot of folks wanting to know what they can and cannot do to protect their shorelines.

We are providing this list of resources to assist current and prospective shoreline property owners in investigating the available options and navigating any permitting procedures required to implement mitigation techniques.

Contact your county conservation district as a local point of contact. Here's a list for the state of Michigan.

Excellent resource from Michigan State University regarding inland lake shorelines

MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy High Water Levels page with a list of links to permit application information, shoreline protection contractors, safety, frequently asked questions, and more.

One thing is certain, shorelines are never static. When purchasing a waterfront property of any kind, it is important to recognize that the interface of land and water will always be changing!