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Individual property owners along the shores of the Great Lakes would be impacted if projected decreases in lake levels were to occur, although they will likely be able to adapt, in most cases, by moving with the lake (e.g., extending docks; references 11, 45). Shoreline protection structures designed for the current range of lake levels would also be affected by water level changes. As a result, the design and implementation of flexible structures that can be modified for a range of water levels could represent an appropriate form of anticipatory adaptation.(45, 55) Decisions will also have to be made regarding coastal land use and development. For example, existing shoreline management policies and plans may need to be adjusted and new policies that limit pressure for lakeward development of sensitive areas of the shoreline could be used to help reduce potential impacts from coastal hazards.(11, 56)
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