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…develops. The committee is composed of members from 15 different organizations, agencies, and coastal communities. See the list of members below. Steering Committee Members Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)…
Around the Great Lakes
…to include community stakeholders in the development of long-term plans for coastal resilience. Outreach will include workshops and community events to educate communities on erosion and flood risks, while addressing…
Organizations & Networks in Coastal Resilience
…Area This project originally focused on Wisconsin’s Lake Superior coastal communities, but is currently expanding to include Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan coastal communities as well. Project Components Community of Practice: Shared,…
New FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas for Lake Michigan Coastal Communities
…Nov. 8, 2023, effective date May 8, 2024 Ozaukee LFD Jan. 31, 2024, effective date July 31, 2024 Kewaunee Expected LFD Feb. 28, 2024, effective date Aug. 28, 2024 Sheboygan…
Funding Opportunities
…Emergency Management Agency https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/floods Floodplain Management Services Program U.S. Army Corps of Engineers https://files.constantcontact.com/18510f87501/98b1191d-74ca-49b2-a01a-14b94a0a39e1.pdf Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Federal Emergency Management Agency https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/hazard-mitigation Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program Federal…
Summer 2024 Water Level Update
…in blue. USACE six-month water level forecast for Lake Michigan-Huron retrieved for June 2024 from: https://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Great-Lakes-Information/Great-Lakes-Water-Levels/Water-Level-Forecast/ What are current and predicted climate conditions like? On June 13, NOAA’s Climate Prediction…
Winter 2024 Water Level Update
…2024. The U.S. precipitation outlook for March 2024. Map by NOAA Climate.gov, based on data from the Climate Prediction Center. From: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/us-climate-outlook-march-2024 What is behind Great Lakes water level fluctuations?…
Tools & Resources
…port/harbor/marina infrastructure. Catalog Discover, access, and download geospatial data relevant to the coasts of the Great Lakes. Catalog technology platforms include GeoServer – a free and open-source geospatial software server;…
Policy, Planning, & Risk Reduction Strategies
…well as to dredge harbors committed to commercial and recreational navigation. Note: prices of labor and materials are dynamic and change frequently. Resilient Beach Practices Guide – A guide on…
Resource of the Month
Featuring resilience resources monthly Each month a different resource or tool that can assess shoreline changes, provide education on resilient practices, or support planning and policy development for coastal communities…
