Comments on: Great Lakes Shoreline Bill Poses Problems for Public Access

By: Michigan United Conservation Clubs » Beach Grooming Bill Signed

Michigan United Conservation Clubs » Beach Grooming Bill Signed — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:26:37 +0000

[...] You may recall concerns that surfaced with the original language of the bill as it pertained to the definition of the ordinary high water mark. This language MUCC believed would have allowed for the blocking of access to the shoreline between the ordinary high water mark and the water’s edge, typically believed to be held for public use under the public trust doctrine. [...]

By: JF

JF — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:30:00 +0000

I know of two (2) Public Access areas that have been closed down in Emmet Count over the last 20 + years. One is on Crooked Lake in Conway and the other is in Harbor Springs on Glen Dr. Both were closed due to the property owners not wanting the public traffic.

By: Uncled

Uncled — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:38:00 +0000

When you bought your property you buy everything you can see out your windows.

By: Mtretired05

Mtretired05 — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:34:00 +0000

It’s a shame that I pay thousand of dollars a year, in property taxes and watch all those Weeds and our imported invasive species grow uncontrollably . And to add insult to my view I have to kiss ass to try and control them. (DNR – SOIL EROSION – and Local goverment)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:54:00 +0000

It is astounding to me how much energy my home state of mi spends making sure to keep both business and tourism away. Other states brag about their 100% public beaches. Not mi. Shut ‘em down baby! Is it any wonder a million people have already left?

By: Fosterrw

Fosterrw — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:15:00 +0000

That is the most untrue statement I’ve ever heard about beach gromming. I own 200′ of lake Michigan BEACH, it has always been a BEACH, and all we want to do is keep it that way. We enjoy the people walking by, but we want them to be able to walk by, not fight their way thru weeds, fragmites, sea shells all cause by lack of control of the Great Lakes by the DNR.
Member SOS Board of Directors

By: Uncled

Uncled — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:53:00 +0000

The General public has a constant battle with water front property owners all over the state in an effort to gain access to water, be it the Great Lakes, or Inland waters.
I’ve heard of property owners trying to buy a Public Access in an effort to keep the Public off THEIR LAKE.
It’s the old Rich vs The Poor. The State Legislature must protect the rights of the General Public.