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
November 2021 Water Level Update
November 29, 2021 By Lydia Salus, Wisconsin Sea Grant Water Levels on Lake Michigan-Huron Lake Michigan water levels have continued their seasonal decline this fall, decreasing by about 3 inches from October to November. Though Lake Michigan is now...
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September 2021 Water Level Update
September 30, 2021 By Adam Bechle, Coastal Engineering Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin Sea Grant Water Levels on Lake Michigan-Huron Lake Michigan water levels have begun their seasonal decline this fall, decreasing by 2 inches this month. Water level fluctuations can...
Read MoreLake Huron Integrated Assessment
Lake Huron Integrated Assessment “With a focus on Lakes Michigan-Huron, the Integrated Assessment aimed to transform extensive existing research about water levels, flows, and impacts into practical, adaptive strategies to address issues facing shoreline property owners and managers”. Huron County...
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August 2021 Water Level Update
August 11, 2021 By Kayla Wandsnider, Coastal Resilience Project Assistant, Wisconsin Sea Grant Water Levels on Lake Michigan-Huron Summer tends to be the season where lake levels increase, however, Lake Michigan water levels have stayed relatively steady since March,...
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