The Edenville Dam failure left miles of shoreline along the Tittabawassee River eroded. Immediately following the dam failure, Four Lakes Task Force compiled initial damage assessments for FEMA and identified, at the planning level, that $20 million of investment is needed to stabilize bank erosion and $4.5 million to remove debris within the four lakes.

Erosion Financial aid

We met with numerous federal agencies to secure financial assistance to address erosion, and identified that the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) can provide financial assistance to property owners. NRCS will cover 75% of erosion costs through its Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. For the remaining 25%, we are pursuing other funding opportunities. Landowners with eligible erosion problems that want to get their erosion problems fixed can participate in the EWP program by providing the 25% match. This is the most expeditious way to address the erosion.

The Small Business Administration is accepting erosion loan applications until September 30. Learn more about these financial resources by clicking the button.

Planting to stabilize erosion

Wondering where to start or what to plant to stabilize your shoreline and prevent further erosion? Check out where to find plants locally, what to plant this time of year and more at the button below.

erosion project permits

If you have a plan on how to control erosion on your property but are unsure if you need a permit, learn the criteria at the button below.

Erosion Resources

EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) 
Shoreline protection information and resources
Michigan Shoreline Partnership 
is an organization that works with both EGLE and Michigan State University to gather experts and determine natural ways to combat shoreline erosion
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Basics of natural shoreline erosion control
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