Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program (MLSCP) - Short Term Action Request (STAR)

In general, STAR projects:

• Create (or modify) plans or designs to protect or develop coastal resources;
• Provide opportunities for community participation or learning;
• Produce knowledge for an identified coastal resource need of a community, land or water manager, or organization; or
• Address timely and specific coastal issues.

Coastal Management Goals:

“Coastal management” is a term that covers the decisions and actions taken to keep the natural environment, built environment, quality of life, and economic prosperity of coastal areas in balance. To be eligible, a project must help achieve one or more of these coastal management goals:

• Help communities manage development along the Lake Superior coast in a sustainable way. (Coastal Community Development)
• Protect and restore the coastal area’s natural resources and habitats. (Coastal Habitat)
• Protect lives and property in the coastal area by minimizing risk from natural hazards such as storms, flooding, and erosion. (Coastal Hazards)
• Research, analyze, and share information that leads to better coastal land and water management by government and citizens. (Coordination and Public Involvement )
• Create or enhance public access to Minnesota’s coast and Lake Superior. (Public Access)
• Safeguard and restore water quality in Lake Superior and area streams. (Water Quality)

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

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