Programs Information
The purpose of the Lake Michigan Coastal Program (LMCP) is to support coordination and partnerships among local, state, and federal agencies and local organizations for the protection and sustainable use of natural and cultural resources in the Lake Michigan region. Through the LMCP, Indiana participates in the Coastal Zone Management Program with 33 other coastal states and territories to protect, restore, and responsibly develop Indiana's coastal area.
Development of the LMCP will make more than $1 million (based on the proposed 2002 Congressional budget) available annually to implement the LMCP and for grants to communities in northwest Indiana. Examples of how these funds might be used include:
- Protection and restoration of significant natural and cultural resources.
- Programs to prevent the loss of life and property in coastal hazard areas.
- Improved public access for recreational purposes.
- Revitalized urban waterfronts and ports.
- Improved coordination among government agencies in policy and decision-making processes.
- Pollution prevention initiatives, including non-point source pollution into coastal waters.
2007 Annual Report
LMCP staff worked diligently in recent months to compile an annual report for 2007. This document goes beyond just accomplishments and future direction as it provides a wealth of background information on the various programmatic components of the LMCP.
2007 Annual Report (PDF format, 1.3 MB)
2006 Annual Report
The LMCP last completed a true annual report in 2001. LMCP staff worked diligently in recent months to compile an annual report for 2006. This document goes beyond just accomplishments and future direction as it provides a wealth of background information on the various programmatic components of the LMCP.
2006 Annual Report (PDF format, 4.5 MB)
The Lake Michigan Coastal Program Final Environmental Impact Statement provides a detailed description of the program and its organization.
Fact Sheet (pdf)
Fact Sheet (doc)
Fact Sheet (rtf)
The Lake Michigan Coastal Program receives input and guidance from the Coastal Advisory Board. the Advisory Board provides a diverse perspective on coastal issues and a close connection between the Lake Michigan Coastal program and local communities and citizens.
Coastal Advisory Board Information
Coastal Program Area
The Lake Michigan Coastal Program is based on a watershed approach. The boundary for the program, the Coastal Program Area, includes those areas that drain into Indiana's portion of Lake Michigan. The Coastal Program Area defines the areas that will be eligible to participate in the program. More information about the Coastal Program Area can be found in Chapter 3 of the Lake Michigan Coastal Program document.
Coastal Program Area (pdf)
Coastal Program Area (downloadable GIS shapefile)
boundary.shp
boundary.shx
boundary.dbf
History of Indiana Coastal Program Development
Program Development
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Letter
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Letter
Part I: Table of Contents, Introduction and Part II Chapters 1-4 (5.9MB)
Part II Chapter 5 through Part VI (2.1MB)
Part VII: Public Comments section a (4.9MB)
Part VII: Public Comments section b (7MB)
Appendices (2.4MB) The Lake Michigan Coastal Program and Final Environmental Impact Statement (22 MB)
The Lake Michigan Coastal Program and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (P/DEIS) The Lake Michigan Coastal Program Scoping Document - June 2001 Executive Summary (5.7 MB) The Lake Michigan Coastal Program Fact Sheet
The National Environmental Policy Act Fact Sheet
For more information about the Lake Michigan Coastal Program, contact:
Indianapolis Office:
402 West Washington Street, Room W267
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2782
317/233-0132
317/233-0133 FAX
Mike Molnar
Program Manager
Lake Michigan Coastal Program
317/233-0132
coastal@dnr.in.gov
Breana Sowers
Operations Manager
Lake Michigan Coastal Program
317/234-3985
bsowers@dnr.in.gov
Dunes State Park Annex Office:
Indiana Dunes State Park
1600 North 25 East
Chesterton, IN 46304
219/926-9775 FAX
Sergio Mendoza
Coastal Resources Planner
Lake Michigan Coastal Program
smendoza@dnr.IN.gov
219/926-9757
Maggie Byrne
Grant Specialist
Lake Michigan Coastal Program
mbyrne@dnr.IN.gov
219/983-9912
Dorreen Carey
Special Projects Coordinator
Lake Michigan Coastal Program
dcarey@dnr.in.gov
219/921-0863
