Coastal Communities & Land Use

Lake Superior’s coastal communities depend on healthy ecosystems for their economic survival. Population growth, increasing tourism, and coastal development can threaten the main economic engines of the region — natural resources. Balancing varied, if not competing, community goals and coastal resource quality requires an understanding of ecological systems and a commitment to sustainability by residents and those working in government and business.

The tight link between land use and water quality makes it important to use sound development practices and explore new and innovative land management options that minimize runoff and stormwater pollution to protect Lake Superior and the watershed that surrounds it. continued…


Featured Initiatives

A View From the Lake
Participate in a series of Lake Superior boat trips offered aboard the L.L. Smith, Jr. Research Vessel that will allow residents from Ashland to Two Harbors to view their community from the water.
Lake Superior Streams
With over 42 named streams, Duluth has a very high density of stream corridors. LakeSuperiorStreams.org is a website which provides a wealth of information on Duluth’s streams and beyond.
Rip Currents
Rip currents on Lake Superior can be very dangerous; learn about their formation and how to survive if you’re caught in one.
Northland NEMO
Project NEMO (Nonpoint source pollution Education for Municipal Officials) is a nationally recognized educational program for land use decision makers that addresses the relationship between land use and natural resource protection.

See Also

Water Quality
Information on groundwater, pollution, shoreland management and more.
Catching Up With Aquatic Science
A radio program and podcast about research concerning aquatic systems and coastal communities.
Superior Science News
A radio series about Lake Superior research.

Coastal Communities & Land Use:

Contact:

Jesse Schomberg
Coastal Communities & Land Use Specialist


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