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Critical Dunes

​CRITICAL DUNES AND VEGETATION REMOVAL ASSURANCE 

Michigan's west coast is home to some of the largest fresh water sand dune areas in the world.  This unique ecosystem serves as critical habitat to many species unique to the Great Lakes area.
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In order to protect and preserve this unique ecosystem, the Benzie Conservation District partners with the MDEQ to help implement the State of Michigan's Critical Dunes Protection laws.  Before a permit is issued by MDEQ for any construction or improvements to property in the Critical Dune Area, a written Vegetative Removal Assurance (VRA) must be issued, either by the local Conservation District in that area or another qualified provider. If you are planning any new construction, remodeling, or other improvement to your property in the Critical Dune area, you can get an application for a VRA at your local Conservation District. 


Do you live in a Critical Dune Area? Check out the DEQ's Atlas of critical dunes by township

Vegetative Removal Assurance form

Get out and discover Benzie County's dunes!

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy - Coastal Preserves

Location

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By Phone
231.882.4391

By Email
info@benziecd.org

By Mail
280 Benzie Boulevard
POB 408
Beulah, MI 49617

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    • Events
  • About
    • Annual Reports
    • Benzie Natural Resource Assessment
    • BCD Policies
    • Board Directors & Meetings
    • Staff
    • Employment
    • Volunteer
    • Links
    • Contact Us
  • Aquatic Invasive Species
  • Programs & Services
    • Critical Dunes
    • Education & Outreach >
      • Beach Clean Ups
      • Benzie: Plastic Awareness Collective
      • District Readers
      • Leave No Trace/Salmon in the Classroom
      • Nature Hikes
    • Forestry Assistance Program >
      • ATREP
      • FAP Form
      • Forest Pests & Diseases
    • Invasive Species
    • Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
    • Natural Resources Conservation Services
    • Produce Safety
  • SEEDLING SALES
  • Benzie Waters
    • Benzie Watersheds Coalition
    • Platte and Betsie River Clean Sweeps
    • Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program
    • Watersheds
  • Store
    • Shipping Policy
  • Donations