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Sand Dunes
Sand Dunes
The most fragile areas of Michigan's dunes can be protected while balancing the benefits of economic development, multiple human uses and benefits of public access and enjoyment. Michigan's critical dune program protects the dune resource using alternative construction techniques to reduce the impacts of development on dunes and protects dune vegetation essential to dune preservation and stability. Earthmoving, vegetation removal, and construction activities within a critical dune area are regulated through a permit program.
This page can be accessed as Michigan.gov/CriticalDunes
Contact
For information on specific sites contact:
For program questions contact:
Kate Lederle
LederleK@Michigan.gov
517-290-2757
Maps
- Atlas of Critical Dunes Township Maps of Critical Dune Areas
- MiEnviro Site Explorer - includes Critical Dune Areas
- MiEnviro Site Explorer tips
- Wetlands Map Viewer - includes interactive Critical Dune Areas
- GIS Users: CDA Shapefile - Michigan GIS Open Data Portal
- High Risk Erosion Areas Program and Maps
- Lakes Michigan-Huron Shoreline Throughout Time