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The Coastal Advisory Board provides a public forum for diverse stakeholders to assist with the implementation of the Lake Michigan Coastal Program.Photo by Jenny Orsburn

Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Program Advisory Board

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources welcomes our new Coastal Advisory Board members. Director Carter recently appointed the 2011-2013 Board members. We look forward to working with the Board on our Coastal Resource issues.

General Membership

Voting members of the Coastal Advisory Board are selected by the Director of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Nominations will be solicited every two (2) years for Board positions, and every year for “Rotating” Positions – Planner, Chamber of Commerce, and Citizen at Large. Non-voting members will be selected by the designated agency.

Membership Responsibilities

Members of the Coastal Advisory Board shall:

  • Consider regional issues affecting Lake Michigan coastal resources and reflect a balance between preservation, protection, restoration, and when possible, development for this and succeeding generations;
  • Make recommendations to the DNR Director on priorities and guidance for the Coastal Grants Program with the assistance of the Lake Michigan Coastal Program and the general public; and
  • Make recommendations to the DNR Director on nominations for Coastal Areas of Significance.


Terms
Members will serve two year appointments with the exception of those noted as “Rotate” which are one year appointments. Vacancies in the membership will be filled by the DNR Director or the designated agency.

Officers
The Coastal Advisory Board will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chair from among its membership by a simple majority vote.

Officer Responsibilities

Chair:

  • Ensures the effective action of the Coastal Advisory Board;
  • Develops agendas for meetings in concert with the DNR LMCP;
  • Presides at board meetings;
  • Recommends to the Board which, if any, committees are to be established. Seeks volunteers for committees and coordinates individual board member assignments. Makes sure each committee has a chairperson, and stays in touch with chairpersons to be sure that their work is carried out; identifies committee recommendations that should be presented to the full board;
  • Determines whether special Board meetings are necessary and convenes the Board accordingly; and
  • Ensures that board matters are handled properly, including preparation of pre-meeting materials, committee functioning, and coordination with DNR LMCP.

Vice Chair:

  • Serves as the Chair, in the Chair’s absence;
  • Assists the Chair in Board operation

Officer Terms
Terms for the Chair, and Vice Chair will be one (1) year in duration. Members may serve in the position for a maximum of two (2) terms.

2011 - 2012 Board Members
Local Government and Citizens:
Lake County City or Town - Vacant  
Porter County City or Town - Vacant  
LaPorte County City or Town - Frank Seilheimer, City of Michigan City, Forester
Citizen at Large – Robert Boklund, La Porte County

Coastal Land Use:
Local Chamber of Commerce – Hesham Khalil, Duneland Chamber - Porter County
Industry and Business - Dan Plath, Nisource Corporate Services
Tourism - Christine Livingston, Porter County Convention Recreation Visitor Council

Local Planner - Vacant  

Environmental Resources:
Environmental Advocacy – Susan Mihalo, Save the Dunes Council

Local Parks and Recreation – Walter Lenckos, Porter County Parks Department
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore - Bob Daum, Chief of Resource Management
Local Natural Resource Management - Kristopher Krouse, Shirley Heinze Land Trust

Other:
Historical/Cultural Resources - Tiffany Tolbert, Calumet Region – Historical Landmarks Foundation of Indiana

Non-Voting Members:
IN Dept of Environmental Management - Michelle Caldwell, BEACH Act Coordinator
NIRPC - Kathy Luther, Environmental Director
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Elizabeth McCloskey
Universities - Young Choi
USDA NRCS - Bill Moran
IL IN Sea Grant - Leslie Dorworth
US Army Corps - Joel Schmidt
Regional Development Authority – Vacant

Coastal Advisory Board Meetings:

 

February 15, 2012 - Informational Meeting
When: 10:00 AM CT
Where: Memorial Hall - 801 Liberty Trail Michigan City Indiana

Topics:

  • Beyond the Beach Trail
  • Hoosier Prairie Restoration Work
  • Invasive Species Update
  • Committee Reports
  • Board Membership

December 14, 2011 - Informational Meeting
When: 10:00 AM CDT
Where: Indiana Dunes Tourism Visitor Center - 1215 N. State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304

Topics:

  • Program Year in Review
  • Shipwrecks Report
  • Committee Reports
  • Other Items

October 26, 2011 - Grant Pre-Proposal Meeting
When: 6:30 PM CDT
Where: Lake County • Lake Etta County Park • 4801 West 29th Avenue • Gary, Indiana

Topics:

  • Committee Reports
  • Grant Pre-Proposal vote

August 17, 2011 - Informational Meeting
When: 10:00 AM CDT
Where: LaPorte County - Red Mill County Park; 0185 South Holmesville Road, LaPorte, Indiana

Topics:

  • Red Mill GLFR Project Overview
  • National Ocean Council and Coastal Marine Spatial Planning
  • Coastal Grants Project Review
  • Committee Reports

June 15, 2011 - Public Input Meeting
When: 6:30 PM CDT
Where: Porter County - NIRPC; 6100 Southport Rd, Portage, IN
Topics:

  • Committee Reports
  • 2012 Coastal Grant Priorities

April 20, 2011 
When: 10:00AM CDT
Where: Hammond Marina - Clipper Room, 701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN 46320

Topics:

  • New CAB Member Orientation
  • Illinois Coastal Program Informational Presentation
  • Committee Reports


Note: Please take notice of the new Meeting Time - 10:00 AM CDT.

February 16, 2011 
When: 10:00AM CST
Where: Barker House - 444 Barker Road; Michigan City, IN 46360
Topics:

  • CAB Membership
  • GLRI Update
  • Committee Reports

Note: Please take notice of the new Meeting Time - 10:00 AM CST.

December 15, 2010 
When: 10:00AM CST
Where: Sunset Hill County Park Interpretive Center, 775 Meridian, Valparaiso, IN

Topics:

  • Nature Preserve Restoration Projects
  • Land Acquisition Funding Opportunities
  • GLRI Update
  • Committee Reports

Note: Please take notice of the new Meeting Time - 10:00 AM CST.

October 20, 2010
When: 6:15PM CDT
Where: Regional Development Authority, 9800 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, In 46307
Topics:

  • Coastal Grants Pre-proposals
  • Regional Development Authority Project Overviews

August 18, 2010
When: 6:15PM CDT
Where: Michigan City Senior Center, Two on the Lake, Michigan City
Topics:

  • 309 Assessment Results
  • Coastal Hazards Project
  • Moraine Project
  • Invasive Species
  • Committee Reports

June 16, 2010 - Public Input Meeting
When: 6:15PM CDT
Where: Beverly Shores Town Hall, Beverly Shores, IN
Topic:

  • 2011 Coastal Grant Priorities

April 21, 2010 - Informational/Process Meeting
When: 6:15PM CDT
Where: Hobart Chamber of Commerce 1001 Lillian St., Hobart, Indiana 46342
Topics:

  • Officer Election
  • Planning with Power
  • Program Enhancement Input Session
  • Committee Reports

February 17, 2010 - Informational Meeting
When: 6:15PM CDT
Where:Michigan City Senior Center, Two on the Lake, Michigan City, IN
Topics:

  • Officers
  • New CAB Members
  • Grants
  • Committee Reports

December 16, 2009 - Informational Meeting
When: 6:15PM CDT
Where: Portage Lakefront Pavilion, 6150 US Hwy 12, Portage, IN
Topics:

  • Committee Updates
  • Presentations
  • Public Access Project
  • Lake Michigan Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP)
  • Porter County Wind Ordinance
  • Nature Preserves updates for Clark and Pine and Calumet Prairie
  • GLRI Updates

October 21, 2009 - Grant Pre-Proposal Meeting
When: 6:15PM CDT
Where: Purdue Extension, 880 E. 99th Ct, Crown Point, IN
Topics:

  • Committee Reports
  • Grant Pre-Proposal vote

August 19, 2009 - Informational Meeting
When: 6:15 PM CDT
Where: Red Mill Park, 0185 South Holmesville Road, LaPorte, In
Topics:

  • Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
  • State Wind Issues
  • NIRPC 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan
  • LMCP Technical Assistance Program Application
  • Hoosier Prairie Projects Updates

June 17 2009 - Public Input Meeting – 2010 Coastal Grant Priorities
When: 6:15 PM CDT
Where: Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission; 6100 Southport Rd, Portage, Indiana

April 15, 2009 - Informational Meeting
When: 6:15 PM CDT
Where: Lake County • Lake Etta County Park • 4801 West 29th Avenue • Gary, Indiana

Topics:

  • Board Officers
  • Committee Reports
  • CAB Orientation