Building resilience
to coastal hazards

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

February 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...

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January 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...

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NOAA 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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