Stand Up for Michigan’s Shoreline — Stop HB 4385!

I’m writing as a Michigan resident who cares deeply about our Great Lakes and the natural beauty of our shoreline. I’m very concerned about House Bill 4385 and urge you to vote no on it. This bill would allow things like plastic sandbags and hard shoreline structures to be installed without a permit or review. That might seem helpful in the short term, but in the long run, it could really hurt our beaches, wildlife, and even public access to the shoreline. I want to make sure that our lakes stay clean, healthy, and open to everyone—not just private landowners. Skipping environmental checks just doesn’t make sense when we’re talking about protecting something as important as the Great Lakes. Please stand up for our shoreline and the people who love and rely on it. We need long-term solutions that work for both property owners and the environment—not quick fixes that could cause bigger problems later. Thank you for your time, and I hope you’ll vote no on HB 4385.