Sheboygan Northern Bluff Stabilization Project

In collaboration with the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, Stantec, and the City of Sheboygan, LNRP is undertaking efforts to restore stability to the northern section of the bluff along Lake Michigan Shoreline.

In the beginning phase, five alternatives for the project area were created, with four focusing on the bluff itself. The fifth alternative considers beach fill at North Point Beach to enhance recreational opportunities while also supporting bluff stabilization. These alternatives were then presented & discussed during public meetings to gain feedback.

Funding is currently secured to advance through the 30% design phase, led by the Stantec team.

Multiple grant applications have been submitted, and efforts will continue to pursue grant support through to construction, supplemented by city contributions and potential private funding. The inclusion of a public-use trail is anticipated to broaden the scope of potential grants, as it promotes increased utilization.

This project is situated on public land. It is important to note that some areas between the project's overall scope are privately owned. A visual representation of the project boundaries, distinguishing between public and private properties, is available for review on the right.

Bluff Alternatives

For clarity, Alternatives 1 and 3 share similarities, including toe protection and riprap; however, Alternative 3 incorporates a multi-use trail. Similarly, Alternatives 2 and 4 both feature toe protection and a vegetative turf reinforcement mat, with Alternative 4 additionally including a multi-use trail. Alternatives 2 & 4 were chosen by the community for the preferred design, and has continued into the 30% design phase.

Community Preferred Designs:

Toe Protection + Turf Reinforcement Mat + Multi-Use Trail

Click on each original alternative to view them closer.

These alternatives are the early designs.

Alternative 1: Toe Protection & Riprap

Alternative 2: Toe Protection + Turf Reinforcement Mat

Alternative 3: Toe protection with Multi-Use Trail + Riprap

Alternative 4: Toe Protection with Multi-use Trail + Turf Reinforcement Mat

North Point Beach Fill Alternative

Community Outreach

Community Meeting Results 1/15/26

On January 15th, 2026, a public outreach meeting was convened at First Congregational Church to assess community perspectives and provide updates on the current phase plans for the bluff stabilization project. The results of the survey distributed to attendees are displayed to the right.

Community Meeting 3/5/26

On March 5th, 2026, a public meeting discussing the Northern Bluff Stabilization Project was held at A Million Dreamz. This informative discussion helped current community members learn about the project and provided insight into future plans as the goal of 30% design progressed.

Interested with staying up to date on project updates?

Email Sam Taddy at sam@lnrp.org for more info.

Priorities on the Bluff

The participants were asked their priorities for the bluff. The highest priorities were protection of the bluff toe from wave-induced erosion, as well as bluff stabilization and vegetation on the bluff. Public access and beach access are the lowest priority for neighborhood members.

How Many Years Have You Lived In The Neighborhood?

The participants were asked how long they lived in the neighborhood. All participants have lived there more than 5 years, with the majority (>80%) of them living there more than 10 years (often, it was written in over 25 years, or their whole life).

Current Use of North Point Beach

Participants were asked if they currently use the North Point Beach, as well as if they had any comments on future desires for the beach.

Community Outreach mailer

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