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A document that details an example community zoning ordinance that could help reduce the risk of developments being exposed to coastal hazards.   Model Ordinance for Lake Michigan Bluff Setbacks   Overview The Southeast Wisconsin…

A description of the Great Lakes coastal environment as well as advice about how to protect coastal investments.   Living on the Coast Protecting Investments in Shore Property on the Great Lakes   Overview Living…

Interactive map used to help users visualize potential Great Lakes water level changes and impacts.   Lake Level Viewer   Overview The Lake Level Viewer is a web-based, interactive map used to help users visualize…

Tool for municipalities to identify codes and ordinances that hinder green infrastructure placement.   Green Infrastructure Code Audit Workbook   Overview The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant’s Tackling Barriers to Green Infrastructure: An Audit of…

Interactive dashboard of monthly water level data for each of the Great Lakes.   Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard   Overview The Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard is an online, interactive dashboard of monthly water…

“A multi-agency gateway to long-term, basin-scale hydrological and climatological data for the Laurentian Great Lakes”   Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard   Overview The Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard is a free, online, interactive website…

Compilation of information to help inform decision-making related to Great Lakes water levels.   Great Lakes High Water Web Page   Overview The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Great Lakes High Water Web Page…

Streamlined temporary erosion control placement authorization process.   Great Lakes Emergency Erosion Control Self Certification   Overview The Great Lakes Emergency Erosion Control Self Certification is a streamlined temporary erosion control placement authorization process intended…

Fact sheet discussing types of shore protection and their impacts on coastal processes.   Great Lakes Coastal Shore Protection Structures & Their Effects on Coastal Processes   Overview Great Lakes Coastal Protection Structures & Their…

Online models that predict Great Lakes surface water conditions.   Great Lakes Coastal Forecasting System   Overview The Great Lake Coastal Forecasting System (GLCFS) is a set of online models that predict Great Lakes surface…