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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy | High Water Information
The Great Lakes are experiencing the highest water levels since 1986, and storms and wave action are causing erosion and flooding of the shoreline. Water levels on the Great Lakes are cyclical with periods of low and high water, with each period lasting for several years depending on the amount of precipitation, runoff, and evaporation that occurs. Due to the resulting erosion and threat to property that high water levels can cause, property owners are requesting information on permitting and technical resources that are available from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Flooding Issues Continue
Huron County View | 11/07/2019
“Historic lake levels and shifting high winds have caused continual problems along Huron County shorelines this year. According to both state and local officials, the problem will not be going away anytime soon.”
“It’s going to get interesting as the winter goes along,” said Huron County Emergency Services Director Randy Miller.”
EGLE to Expedite Shoreline erosion permits for homes threatened by high lake levels
Huron County View | 11/07/2019
“With Great Lakes water levels at historic highs, and facing the possibility of further increases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on Wednesday, Oct. 30 announced additional, significant steps to help Michigan shoreline property owners who are affected by high lake levels that are causing land erosion and threatening property.”