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Erosion Control Resources

Register for Erosion Assistance
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 no longer accepting erosion loan applications. Deadline was 
September 30th.
Get Erosion Financial Aid
See NRCS Eligibility Map

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.
Learn What to Plant

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.
Permit Requirements

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
Michigan State University 
Rebuilding an eroding bank on an inland lake
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  • About
    • Get Involved
    • History
    • The Dams >
      • Secord Dam
      • Smallwood Dam
      • Edenville Dam
      • Sanford Dam
    • Who We Are >
      • Team Bios
  • Special Assessment District
    • Community Survey
    • Assessment Map
    • FAQs
  • Erosion Control
    • Appeal NRCS Ineligibility
    • Project Financing/NRCS Program
    • Project Map
    • Project Permitting
    • What You Can Do
  • Events
  • Documents
    • Annual Reports
    • County Documents
    • Engineering Reports & Studies
    • Feasibility Study
    • Flyers & Brochures
    • Meeting Presentations
    • News Flashes
    • Newsletters
    • Published Statements
    • Regulatory Correspondence
  • Resources
    • FOIA Request
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Subscribe
    • Updates
    • Volunteer Portal
  • Donate
    • Why Donate?
    • Our Donors >
      • Corporate Sponsors
      • Individual Donors
    • Four Lakes Legacy Society
  • Contact