Indiana
Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Sign designed by Kristi Richard
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)
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
mmolnar@dnr.IN.gov
Jenni Newman
Program Assistant
Lake MIchigan Coastal Program
317/234-3985
jnewman@dnr.IN.gov
Dunes State Park Annex Office:
Indiana Dunes State Park
1600 North 25 East
Chesterton, IN 46304
219/926-9775 FAX
Jenny Orsburn
Program Specialist
Lake Michigan Coastal Program
jorsburn@dnr.IN.gov
219/983-9912
Joe Exl
Coastal Nonpoint Coordinator
Lake Michigan Coastal Program
jexl@dnr.IN.gov
219/921-0863