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Humans can gravely effect dune environments. In this case, the property owner removed their sand due along the shore because the dune obstructed the view of Lake Superior. However, this caused further erosion to their neighbor's dunes, as you can see by the exposure of the grass's roots, which should be in the sandy soil.

1. Natural Dunes

2. Human Affected Dunes

3. Dune Rebuild

4. Aerial Lift Bridge