Several projects are active to renew or reclaim the shoreline.
Map below shows overview of NW IN wetlands geography. Map above appears courtesy of the Save the Dunes Council. See council activity synopsis below, this file. The concept of sustainable development, based on the interdependence of the economy and the environment, places emphasis on ecosystem management principles and practices and has become increasingly important as a cornerstone for future planning in Northwest Indiana which needs a vision of the future design to facilitate economic growth and prosperity as is consistent with preserving and improving our environmental quality This area has diverse land and water uses and challenging environmental and resource management problems. Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties include 45 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline with national and state parks amidst residential and other industrial complexes sit adjacent to refineries, electric power generating stations, and other industrial complexes sit adjacent to pristine natural areas.