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Coastal Protection

All the information found on the Coastal Protection web pages are excerpts from the publication entitled "Living on the Coast". For more detailed information concerning coastal protection, please visit the following link to download the PDF version of "Living on the Coast".

Living on the Coast
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The Great Lakes coastline is a dynamic area. Living along the beautiful shores of the lakes requires an understanding of how to deal with the natural coastal hazards that can affect ones property. There are basically four options for protecting a coastal investment.

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