Shoreline Erosion Control in Traverse City

Protecting your property

Shoreline Erosion

Traverse City and other communities throughout Michigan are more vulnerable than ever to shoreline erosion. If you own property in the area, or even regularly visit, you’re undoubtedly aware of the greater and greater risk that rising water levels pose to the area’s beautiful and sought-after lakefront properties. Traverse City is situated in relatively close proximity to what are known as high risk erosion areas (HREAs). Data from Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality indicates that shoreline erosion rates in the area may be as high as 17 feet per year. Oliver and Company Property Solutions fully understand the causes and dangers of shoreline erosion in Northern Michigan, and we’re here to help you protect your property. Call (231) 233-8836 today.

Impact of Shoreline Erosion

The US Fish and Wildlife Service reports that shoreline erosion causes over $500 million in property damage every year, a considerable portion of which can be felt right here on the Michigan Coast. The lakefront views that we enjoy in this area can very easily become a liability, with the water eventually finding its way onto our property and threatening our homes and other possessions. Eventually homeowners will have to face two choices: paying to protect their homes or paying to have them demolished. Oliver and Company Specializes in helping residents and business owners along the Michigan Coast protect against shoreline erosion, and are ready to do the same for you.

How to Prevent Shoreline Erosion

Shoreline erosion can be caused by multiple factors, including but not limited to unstable soil caused by surface or ground water reaching the bluff, erosion caused by waves and river currents that diminish supporting soil at the bottom bluff. This can actually cause homes to slump forward and risk falling into the water Shoreline erosion can be prevented by:

  • Planting moisture-absorbing vegetation on the property
  • Diverting runoff away from the bluff
  • Reducing runoff rate
  • Minimizing paved areas that increase runoff
  • Limiting ground-water flow
  • Installing septic/drain systems away from the bluff
  • Avoiding additional weight on the bluff edge