Coastal dune management varies according to the dunes being managed and the needs, goals and resources of the managers. When human impacts damage dunes, management involves working with the physical dune environment along with changing human activities on the dune.

A variety of techniques available to dune managers are introduced in this section. Not all of the techniques are currently in use on the Lake Michigan coastal dunes. People interested in employing any of the management strategies should seek additional information, including regulations applying to dunes under their control, before taking any action.