ABOUT THE PROJECT
Erosion, coastal storms and fluctuating water levels can threaten coastal properties and impair assets important to tourism and commerce. This project will provide resources and assistance to communities in Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties to plan and prepare for coastal hazards.
COASTAL RESILIENCY UPDATES
Our website is updated monthly. Check out the links below to see what is new in coastal resilience and what different resources are available to you!
Resource of the Month
Highlights of different resources or tools that can assess shoreline changes, provide education on resilient practices, or support planning and policy development for coastal communities.
Agencies and Organizations in Coastal Resilience
Local, state, and federal agencies and organizations that are important in coastal resilience.
Around the Great Lakes
Stories about Great Lakes coastal communities working towards more resilient shorelines.
Communities in Action
In 2018, these communities applied for a grant for projects to plan and prepare for enhanced community resilience to coastal hazards in Southeastern Wisconsin. The projects are coming to a close. See their updates here.
Blog
Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts – 2021 Assessment Report: Wisconsin’s Changing Climate
February 2022 Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts – 2021 Assessment Report: Wisconsin’s Changing Climate By Caitlin Piotrowski, Coastal Resilience Project Assistant Overview of the Report The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) has released their 2021 Assessment Report...
Read MoreFebruary 2022 Water Level Update
February 26, 2022 By Caitlin Piotrowski, Wisconsin Sea Grant Water Levels on Lake Michigan-Huron Lake Michigan water levels have continued their seasonal decline this fall, decreasing by about 2 inches from January to February. Though Lake Michigan is now about...
Read MoreJanuary 2022 Water Level Update
January 26, 2022 By Caitlin Piotrowski, Wisconsin Sea Grant Water Levels on Lake Michigan-Huron Lake Michigan water levels have continued their seasonal decline this fall, decreasing by about 5 inches from December to January. Though Lake Michigan is now...
Read MoreNOAA Coastal County Snapshots
January 2022 NOAA Coastal County Snapshots By Caitlin Piotrowski, Coastal Resilience Project Assistant This data hub provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) organizes county-level coastal resilience data for more than 850 coastal counties in the United States. Data...
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