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Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Index

…the community. After completing the self-assessment, a Resilience Index can be calculated which is an indicator of the community’s ability to reach and maintain an acceptable level of functioning and…

Equitable Community Resilience Adaptation Toolkit

Online toolkit providing resources and guidance on integrating equity into climate resilience planning.   Equitable Community Resilience Adaptation Toolkit   Visit the Equitable Community Resilience Adaption Toolkit here   Overview…

June 2022 CALM Network Meeting Summary

…and hazard mitigation plans in Wisconsin coastal communities address coastal hazards and how the plans have changed over time. He also featured examples of plans from communities that led the…

Myth Busting: Evaporation on the Great Lakes & other Water Level Fluctuations

…MN harbor, Lake Superior sea smoke. Photo credit: duluthharborcam.com Water levels on the Great Lakes are a major issue impacting coastal communities right now. On the Great Lakes, the terms…

Model Ordinance for Lake Michigan Bluff Setbacks

…  Overview The Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission’s (SEWRPC) Model Zoning Regulations for Lake Michigan Bluff Setbacks is a document that details an example community zoning ordinance that could help…

Great Lakes Beach Resilience Guide

…blueprint to communities and stakeholders on how to plan, build and maintain beaches that are resilient to coastal hazards. Download the full Great Lakes Beach Resilience Guide The main ideas…

Where do I Start?: Resources for Great Lakes Coastal Property Owners

…be helpful to gauge coastal hazard risk and develop a plan, any major or immediate concerns should seek professional assistance from an engineer, geologist, or other qualified professional. Click on…

Ohio Coastal Design Manual

…Management. This manual focuses on design and engineering principles of constructing coastal structures for erosion control. It provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for structure design. However, it is…

October 2019 Great Lakes Water Levels Informational Meeting

…risk and develop a plan, any major or immediate concerns should seek professional assistance from an engineer, geologist, or other qualified professional.     Living on the Coast Discussed by…

Milwaukee County Coastal Resources Inventory

…1: Example of vulnerability scoring chart 4) Asset Valuation: To help compare vulnerable assets in economic terms, each asset was assigned a repair or replacement value. For example, athletic courts…