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July 2023 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels rose two inches from June to July. Though Lake Michigan is now about 29 inches below the highest monthly water level recorded in July 2020, the Lake is still about 5…

Ready-to-Fund Resilience Toolkit

An online toolkit helping local governments develop ready-to-fund projects.   Ready-to-Fund Resilience Toolkit Launch Toolkit   Overview The American Society of Adaptation professionals has released a Ready-to-Fund Resilience Toolkit. The Toolkit walks users through ten…

June 2023 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels remained within an inch of last month's water levels. Though Lake Michigan is now about 30 inches below the highest monthly water level recorded in June 2020, the Lake is still…

Virmond Park Walking Tour

Walking tour of Virmond Park's coastal access and water management projects in Mequon, WI.   Virmond Park Walking Tour Mequon, Wisconsin   The Collaborative Action for Lake Michigan (CALM) Coastal Resilience network hosted a field…

Building Community Resilience with Nature-Based Solutions

A series of guides to help community leaders use nature-based solutions to minimize the risks of natural hazards.   Building Community Resilience with Nature-Based Solutions   FEMA's Guide for Local Communities FEMA's Strategies for Success…

May 2023 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels continued their seasonal incline, increasing 5 inches from April to May. Though Lake Michigan is now about 27 inches below the highest monthly water level recorded in May 2020, the Lake…

Coastal Hazards & Resilience Funding Inventory

An inventory of funding sources to support coastal hazards and resilience projects.   Coastal Hazards & Resilience Funding Inventory   Visit the Funding Inventory   Overview An inventory of funding opportunities that can be used…
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Spring 2023 CALM Network Meeting Summary

Summary of the Spring 2023 CALM Network Meeting held virtually on April 21, 2023.   Spring 2023 CALM Network Meeting Summary   The Collaborative Action for Lake Michigan (CALM) Coastal Resilience network meeting was held…

April 2023 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels continued their seasonal incline, increasing 4 inches from March to April. Though Lake Michigan is now about 30 inches below the highest monthly water level recorded for April 2020, the Lake…

Great Lakes Natural & Nature-Based Features Playbook

A guide to advance understanding of natural and nature-based features in the Great Lakes.   Great Lakes Natural & Nature-Based Features Playbook   Project Fact Sheet   Overview Recent high lake levels have exposed the…