2016
Corps of Engineers issues press release July 13, 2016 “Shoreline violations on the rise along Great Lakes”. Click here to read this press release.
July 13, 2016
2012
Senate Bill 1052 passed out of committee, now heads to full senate. Click here to read the press release.
May 3, 2012
2011
State Appeals Court Rebukes MDEQ Power Grab Over Beaches.
Save Our Shoreline today announced that the Michigan Court of Appeals has rebuked an attempt by the MDEQ to increase its jurisdiction over Michigan’s Great Lakes beaches. Click here to read the press release. Click here to read the Michigan Court of Appeals decision.
May 17, 2011
2009
SOS critical of senate republicans’ vote to expand MDEQ control over wetlands.
Save Our Shoreline is criticizing a vote of the Michigan Senate approving a bill that would drastically increase MDEQ control over wetlands, including beaches. Click here to read the press release.
September 24, 2009.
SOS files brief with U.S. Supreme Court in Florida beach taking case. Click here to read the press release.
August 20, 2009
2007
SOS Hires Executive Director. Click here to read the press release.
July 29. 2007
SOS Vice President David Powers appointed to Public Interest Advisory Group (“PIAG”) to the International Upper Great Lakes Study. Click here to read the press release.
July 25, 2007
2006
Save Our Shoreline Contributes Sand for Pinconning Park. Click here to read the press release.
July 25, 2006
Traverse City Area Shoreline Owners Reject DEQ’s Plan for Six Foot Paths. Click here to read the press release.
May 19, 2006
Save Our Shoreline Fires Back on DEQ’s Beach Report. Click here to read the press release.
May 8, 2006
Hundreds of Shoreline Owners Jam DEQ Meeting at Bay City’s Doubletree Hotel. Click here to read the press release.
May 3, 2006
MDEQ Failed to Obtain Imperative Data on Beach Grooming Report. Click here to read the press release.
May 1, 2006
2005
SOS Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Michigan Supreme Court’s Beach Decision. Click here to read the press release.
December 13, 2005
SOS Vows to Fight On After Denial of Rehearing Expanding Public Trust to Dry Shore. Click here to read the press release.
September 16, 2005
Governor Signs Bill Banning Invasive Species Phragmites. Click here to read the press release.
July 20, 2005
SOS testifies before State Senate on Invasive Species Bill and asks the legislature to add Phragmites to the list of banned species. Click here to read the press release.
May 16, 2005
2004
Michigan Supreme Court to Consider Shoreline Question. Click here to read the press release
October 29, 2004
Business Stands With Shoreline Owners Before Supreme Court on Question of Beach Ownership. Click here to read the press release.
July 22, 2004
Ohio Shoreline Owners Sue to Determine Beach Ownership. Click here to read the press release.
June 1, 2004
Save Our Shoreline Responds to Recent Corps General Permit for Commercial Properties. Click here to read the press release.
May 28, 2004
Court of Appeals Holds Great Lake Shoreline Ownership Goes to Water’s Edge. Click here to read the press release.
May 14, 2004
SOS Aids Beachfront Property Owner in Defending Private Property Rights. Click here to read the press release.
January 16, 2004
2003
State Senator James Barcia, Representative Brian Palmer Will Be Keynote Speakers at Save Our Shoreline Second Annual Meeting. Click here to read the press release.
August 15, 2003
Corps Dismisses Complaint Against Beach Groomers. Click here to read the press release.
May 21, 2003
Shoreline Task Force Completes Its Work Without Resolving Beach Issues. Click here to read the press release.
April 17, 2003
House Passes Beach Maintenance Bill. Click here to read the press release.
April 10, 2003
House Committee Approves Shoreline Maintenance Bill. Click here to read the press release.
March 21, 2003
State House and Senate To Consider Beach Grooming Bill. Click here to read the press release.
February 21, 2003
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Weigh in on Shoreline Issues. Click here to read the press release.
January 2, 2003
2002
SOS Takes Case to Lansing. Click here to read the press release.
November 8, 2002
House Transportation Committee Scolds Army Corps. Click here to read the press release.
October 21, 2002
SOS Meets with Corps’ New Commander. Click here to read the press release.
September 20, 2002
SOS Files Brief with United States Supreme Court. Click here to read the press release.
August 26, 2002
Save Our Shoreline Holds Successful Organizational Meeting in Traverse City. Click here to read the press release.
August 26, 2002
Battle over the Bottomlands. Click here to read the press release.
August 15, 2002
Citizens Group Backs DNR Request to Maintain Beaches. Click here to read the press release.
May 10, 2002
Corps moves to shut down Caseville Public Beach Maintenance. Click here to read the press release.
May 3, 2002
SOS Applauds Task Force Report. Click here to read the press release.
January 17, 2002
2001
Shoreline Residents Organize. Click here to read the press release.
August 10, 2001