Important Updates
Posted: November 1, 2018 The Proposed Padnos Marina -- What You Need To Know NorthShore of Saugatuck does NOT have all the necessary permits [...]
Sand Dune Mining
Posted: October 6, 2018 SAND DUNE MINING IS ILLEGAL “Sand dune mining” means the removal of sand from sand [...]
We’ve Hit our Target and Legal Breakthrough at MDEQ
Posted: August 9, 2018 Dozens of you are receiving your first e-news from the Coastal Alliance--thank you for joining us and welcome! We have two major announcements [...]
Century-old agreement leads to dispute over Saugatuck property
SAUGATUCK, Mich. (WOOD) — The long fight over the development of prized land running along dunes, Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River goes back [...]
Padnos Suing the Army Corps of Engineers!
Posted: Jul 19, 2018 The landowner Jeff Padnos announced his lawsuit today against the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE). All the more reason that we [...]
Comments to the Army Corps regarding the Archaeological Survey are due this Saturday July 21st.
Posted: Jul 18, 2018 Here is a link to a Citizens Guide detailing what the Army Corps is considering . We found this helpful. SECTION [...]
UPDATES! New website and our first challenge grant
Posted: Jul 3, 2018 To begin: the proposed marina at the river mouth does not have all necessary permits to begin excavation, the Coastal Alliance [...]
North Shore of Saugatuck fills wetland
Posted: Jun 9, 2018 The Army Corps of Engineers reports that the North Shore of Saugatuck Development has filled-in an area 1000 square feet in one [...]
Patty Birkholz is my inspiration
Posted: Jun 6, 2018 Patty Birkholz is my inspiration. In 1977, when the DNR announced a 1,500-car parking lot on the beach at what is now [...]
The DEQ and Army Corps Question the Proposed Marina
November 2017 - Important Updates Posted: Nov 16, 2017 We are still awaiting a letter from Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality detailing their decision on [...]