It's been a rough fall / winter on Mackinac. With the water at an almost record high and recurring storms, the shoreline has gotten pounded.
MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) has shored up a few spots where the road has washed out, but they aren't responsible for private property.
Back before Christmas break my students and I noticed a barge near the school. Of course, we had to go out and investigate.
One of the water-front home owners hired the barge to drop boulders on their property. The hope is they'll stop the erosion being caused by the extremely high water. I hope it helps. My husband tells me the Army Corps of Engineers predicts the water may continue to rise - up to an additional 18 inches. Yikes...
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