Case Study: Grand Marais Shoreland Protection
City of Grand Marais
Northern MN
Sweetheart’s Bluff and part of harbor in MN Land Trust
- Jane Prohaska: “The city itself wanted to leave a legacy to it’s citizens and protect the harbor from overdevelopment”
- City owned the land and decided that a conservation easement was the best option. The easement allows some construction and rebuilding
- “The City was looking ahead, and trying to protect what made them a unique community”
Standard Oil Station and Harborfront lot
- Purchased by City in part with Natural and Scenic Areas funds, which carries restrictions on development
- A park for all residents and visitors to enjoy
- Will connect with the Gitchi-Gami State Trail
