Beach Erosion Manistee Mi
Ap a 400 ton pavilion built in the 1940s could fall 100 feet from a bluff into lake michigan if nothing is done to fight erosion from rising waters at a state park in michigan.
Beach erosion manistee mi. Manistee mi an 80 year old historic limestone pavilion will soon be moved from its perch atop a bluff overlooking lake michigan due to rapid erosion threatening the structure. Across the region near record water levels have led to shoreline erosion that has all but eradicated some of the area s scenic beaches and threatens property owners residing near the lakeshore. Sugar sand with easy access our beaches are enhanced even more by weekly cleaning with our high tech beach cleaner. The shelter house at orchard beach state park in manistee sits on a bluff overlooking lake michigan and it s been there for more than 80 years.
The history goes back way before that before. In manistee a lakeshore flood advisory was put out by the national weather service from 5 a m. High lake water levels and strong winds are causing concerns for those with lakeshore property in manistee. The national weather service also advised a possibility of beach and shoreline erosion.
The city of manistee boasts not one not two but three world class beaches. Currently approximately 250 miles of shoreline are designated as high risk erosion areas along the shorelines of lakes michigan superior and huron. Never crowded always inviting come see what everyone is talking about. The meeting is at 6 p m.
The 1940s limestone pavilion sits about 50 feet back from the edge of a bluff that s eroding at an average rate of 6 inches of per year said doug barry orchard beach state park supervisor. High water levels on the great lakes have caused flooding and erosion all along the michigan coastline this year. First street beach fifth avenue beach and manmade lake beach offer three distinct and unique experiences. The waves are just vicious said rochelle radlinski.
Township maps show the locations and setbacks for each of the areas. Today while northwest winds gusted up to 40 mph and waves were witnessed at 5 10 feet.