The City of Algoma continues to seek federal funding to prevent further dangerous erosion at the South Pier. High water levels on Lake Michigan have resulted in erosion damage that made the pier unsafe for public use.  Algoma Mayor Wayne Schmidt says the city has been working with Wisconsin's Congressional delegation to help the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is responsible for the pier, get funding for emergency repairs before the pier deteriorates further.

8th District Representative Mike Gallagher has been in contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District about the need for repairs to the Algoma pier.  In a letter dated October 21, 2019,  Representative Gallagher requested the Corps make emergency funds available for repairs.  Mayor Schmidt says that the request is still pending.