The resolution urges the Michigan congressional delegation to support H.R. 7459, which aims to establish a Coastal Storm Risk Management Trust Fund dedicated to funding coastal management projects, including beach nourishment. The resolution highlights the importance of Michigan's Great Lakes shorelines and beaches, which are vital for the state's economy and quality of life, attracting over 131 million visitors in 2024 and generating significant tax revenue. It addresses the critical issue of coastal erosion, which threatens both public and private property, and emphasizes the need for proactive solutions like beach nourishment rather than relying solely on hard armoring techniques that exacerbate erosion.

The resolution also references the Public Trust Doctrine, which mandates the state of Michigan to protect its navigable waters and shorelines. It notes that H.R. 7459, introduced on February 10, 2026, would provide a permanent federal funding source for coastal storm risk management projects, including the construction and maintenance of beach nourishment initiatives. The resolution concludes by calling for the transmission of its message to each member of the Michigan congressional delegation to garner support for this important legislation.