Beach Erosion Ogden Dunes
Waves pound an intact seawall just west of a section in ogden dunes that collapsed in a storm earlier this year.
Beach erosion ogden dunes. Doug ross the times steps from this ogden dunes home once led to the beach but. Ogden dunes and neighboring communities have declared emergencies over erosion according to the chicago tribune. The portage lakefront pavilion and riverwalk remain open on the western side of the park. Erosion part 2 ogden dunes indiana aerial erosion damage survey january 2020 indiana s shoreline aerial erosion damage survey january 2020 part 1.
Water currents circulate sand. Steel harbor and others jutting into the lake pose additional complications. Still has great parking and a breakwall to walk out nice facilities but its access is limited for handicap beach goers. Northwest indiana is uniting to fix the man made beach erosion issue at the beaches of the portage lakefront and ogden dunes by seeking funding from the indiana legislature in the 2019 budget.
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The indiana dunes national park is facing near record water levels and as a result unprecedented erosion. The beach at ogden dunes has become the latest victim of the rising lake michigan waters.