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Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center

Helping navigate federal funding opportunities.   Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center Launch Website Overview The Great Lakes Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) helps rural, tribal and historically underserved communities in…

Fall 2024 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels have begun their seasonal decline. Water levels are expected to continue to fall through February. Below average precipitation late this summer and increased evaporation led to a decreased water supply to…
Federal Flood Standard Management Tool (Beta)

Federal Flood Standard Support Tool

A new tool for determining flood risk.   Federal Flood Standard Support Tool Launch Tool Overview The White House released a blog on flood resilience and launched a beta version of a new website and…

Summer 2024 Water Level Update

Through the spring months (March, April, May), Lake Michigan water levels began their seasonal rise. Water levels are expected to continue rising through July. Above average precipitation this spring increased water supply to Lake Michigan.…

Visual Signs of Erosion Photo Guide

A guide for spotting signs of erosion along Wisconsin's coastlines.   Visual Signs of Erosion Photo Guide Download the Guide Overview This photo guide was developed by Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Wisconsin Coastal Management…

Coastal Hazard Regulations in Great Lakes States

A review of Great Lakes coastal regulations   Coastal Hazard Regulations in Great Lakes States A Summary Analysis Full Report Overview The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Flood Science Center has released a summary…

New FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas for Lake Michigan Coastal Communities

Updated flood risk maps for the Great Lakes coasts. New FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas for Lake Michigan Coastal Communities  Overview Severe flood events can happen along the Lake Michigan coast when strong winds drive…
Lake Michigan Water Levels (1920-2023)

Winter 2024 Water Level Update

Through the late fall (November) and winter (December, January and February), Lake Michigan water levels continued their seasonal decline. Water levels are expected to begin their seasonal rise in late March or early April. Over…
Wisconsin Culvert Inventory

Wisconsin Culvert Inventory Database and Online Mapping App

An inventory of culvert infrastructure across Wisconsin.   Wisconsin Culvert Inventory Database and Online Mapping App  Visit Culvert Inventory  Overview The Wisconsin Coastal-Management Data Infrastructure (WICDI) Project provided data, tools and training to coastal communities…
WI Climate Table Toolkit

Wisconsin Climate Table

A tool kit for communities looking to center equity in climate planning and policy.   Wisconsin Climate Table: Tool Kit for Equity & Justice in Local Climate Action Planning Visit Tool Kit   Overview The…
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