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June 2022 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels continue their seasonal incline, increasing by 3 inches from April to May. Though Lake Michigan is now about 25 inches below the highest monthly water level recorded for May in 2020,…

April 2022 Water Level Update

Lake Michigan water levels have started their seasonal incline this spring, increasing by about 5 inches from March to April. Though Lake Michigan is now about 26 inches below the highest monthly water level recorded…

Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Planning Guide

The planning guide features information, ideas and advice related to combating coastal hazards, such as coastal flooding, in Great Lakes communities. Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Planning Guide Overview of the Guide The Great…

March 2022 CALM Kick-Off Meeting Summary

Meeting summary for the March 2022 CALM Network held virtually on March 23, 2022. March 2022 CALM Kick-Off Meeting Summary The kick-off meeting for the Collaborative Action for Lake Michigan (CALM) Coastal Resilience…

Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts’ 2021 Assessment Report

The 2021 report features new climate data and explains the issues and impacts of a changing climate on Wisconsin residents and describes the scientific progress made toward solutions. Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts…

Great Lakes Coastal Shore Protection Structures and Their Effects on Coastal Processes

This fact sheet explains Great Lakes coastal processes and how engineered structures can affect the shoreline. Great Lakes Coastal Shore Protection Structures and Their Effects on Coastal Processes Overview The publication Great Lakes…

Erosion at County Park, bluffs along Lake Michigan. Credits: Ozaukee County

Working With Engineers and Contractors on Shore Protection Projects

This fact sheet describes the standard procedures of a coastal protection project. Working With Engineers and Contractors on Shore Protection Projects Overview Working with Engineers and Contractors on Shore Protection Projects is a…

Wisconsin Coastal Atlas

A technology platform that enables people to better understand coastal issues, share coastal data and inform decision-making about sustainable use of the Great Lakes. Wisconsin Coastal Atlas Overview The Wisconsin Coastal Atlas is a technology…

Vegetative Best Management Practices: A Manual for Pennsylvania/Lake Erie Bluff Landowners

A handbook that provides technical assistance to Lake Erie property owners affected by shoreline erosion and bluff recession. Vegetative Best Management Practices: A Manual for Pennsylvania/Lake Erie Bluff Landowners Overview Vegetative Best Management…

Updated: Wisconsin Shoreline Inventory & Oblique Photo Viewer – Featuring NEW Bluff Recession Data

A web-based, interactive map of Wisconsin coastal data that enables users to visualize the temporal changes to Wisconsin’s shorelines. Wisconsin Shoreline Inventory & Oblique Photo Viewer Featuring NEW Bluff Recession Data The Wisconsin…