Erosion along Lake Michigan is pitting neighbor against neighbor in Indiana. While some want to build barriers to protect their property along the lake, others want to block those efforts.

As sea levels rise, the nation's Atlantic and Pacific coastlines are eroding putting homes and businesses in jeopardy. But climate change also is increasing erosion on what's called the nation's "third coast" the Great Lakes shoreline.

The Indiana town along Lake Michigan has approved spending $150,000 for expert input and emergency repairs to protect homes from sliding into the water.

Legislation that secures the public's right to access Lake Michigan beaches in front of private property is back on the table.

Ogden Dunes residents argue protections previously installed are exposed to Lake Michigan and at least one section of a steel wall is failing.

Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order on Thursday to help cities along Lake Michigan experiencing erosion.

Residents who live near Lake Michigan are unlikely to get clarity this year on who can use beaches in front of private property and for what purpose.

A House bill seeks to challenge an Indiana Supreme Court decision that secured the public's right to use Lake Michigan beaches that are in front of private property.

The company reported the release to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on Wednesday night.

Portage Mayor John Cannon said his police and fire departments want to close a city-managed lakefront pavilion that many people use to enter Indiana Dunes National Park.