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April 2020 Water Level Update

The water levels on all the Great Lakes still remain above their long-term monthly averages as of April 2020. Lake Michigan surpassed its record-high monthly mean for March previously set in 1986. This is the…

Relocating Buildings Threatened by Great Lakes Erosion and Bluff Failure

This blog will explore how relocating buildings threatened by erosion can be a viable option for Great Lakes coastal property owners.   Relocating Buildings Threatened by Great Lakes Erosion and Bluff Failure   Erosion of…

Spring 2020 Coastal Resilience Community of Practice Meeting

Meeting summary for the SE WI Coastal Resilience Community of Practice meeting held virtually on March 19, 2020.   Spring 2020 Coastal Resilience Community of Practice Meeting   A webinar meeting for the Southeastern Wisconsin…

March 2020 Great Lakes Water Levels Informational Webinar

Meeting summary for March 18, 2020 Great Lakes Water Levels Informational Webinar.   March 2020 Great Lakes Water Levels Informational Webinar   An informational webinar on Great Lakes water levels was hosted by Wisconsin Sea…

March 2020 Water Level Update

The water levels on all the Great Lakes still remain above their long-term monthly averages as of the beginning of March 2020. Lake Michigan surpassed its record-high monthly mean for February previously set in 1986.…

Waves and Coastal Storms and Erosion, Oh My!

This blog answers four questions that explore how water levels and coastal storms interact with each other and their potential impact on coastal hazards.   Waves and Coastal Storms and Erosion, Oh My!   Coastal…

February 2020 Water Level Update

The water levels on all the Great Lakes still remain above their long-term averages as of the beginning of February 2020. Lake Michigan surpassed its record-high monthly mean for January dating back to 1918. This…

January 2020 Water Level Update

The water levels on all the Great Lakes still remain above average as of the beginning of the New Year. Lake Michigan is currently above the highest monthly average for the month of January that…

It’s Evaporation Season (Normally)

This blog discusses the impact of evaporation on Lake Michigan water levels.   It’s Evaporation Season (Normally)   One question our team has been hearing a lot lately is “what will cause Lake Michigan’s water…

December 2019 Water Level Update

The water levels on all the Great Lakes remain above average into December. Lake Michigan is currently at the same level as the highest monthly average that was set for the Lake in December of…