The State of the Dunes: A public forum on the sand dunes of Lake Michigan

Join WMU’s School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability for this special event on the 

current status of the coastal dunes of West and Southwest Michigan. Four Great Lakes sand dune 

experts will share the importance of rare dune ecosystems, recent threats to their integrity, and 

some positive news. Together we’ll consider how we can learn from and protect these natural jewels for future generations. 

5:00 – 5:30 p.m.  Reception (light food, cash bar) 

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.  Panel featuring: 

David Swan, Board President, Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance 

Tiffany Schriever, Associate Professor, Western Michigan University 

Nathan Fuller, Executive Director, Sarett Nature Center 

Moderated by 

Alison Swan, Author of A Fine Canopy, The Saugatuck Dunes, and Fresh Water