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Wisconsin Climate Table

…of best practices modeled by communities in Wisconsin and across the United States. WI Climate Table Municipal Examples Resources A comprehensive collection of guides, reports, and data for further support…

January 2025 Water Level Update

…were at the same time in 2024. In October 2024, Lake Michigan’s monthly mean water level dropped below average for the first time in 10 years and has remained below…

March 2025 Water Level Update

…they were at the same time in 2024. In October 2024, Lake Michigan’s monthly mean water level dropped below average for the first time in 10 years and has remained…

May 2025 Water Level Update

…the same time in 2024. In October 2024, Lake Michigan’s monthly mean water level dropped below average for the first time in 10 years and has remained below average since….

Waves and Coastal Storms and Erosion, Oh My!

…when waves can come into direct contact with the shoreline. These impacts can be seen when there is low ice cover on the Lake. Low ice cover combined with intense…

Implementing the Steps to Resilience: A Practitioner’s Guide

…Exposure – Evaluate community assets and their exposure to climate-related hazards Assess Vulnerability and Risk – Identify the people and community assets most vulnerable and at-risk to climate-related hazards. Investigate…

USACE Beneficial Uses of Dredged Sediment Website

…can be used to find relevant documents. Examples of Beneficial Use Projects in Wisconsin In Wisconsin’s Great Lakes coastal communities, dredged materials have been used for projects including the Samuel…

Naturally Resilient Communities

Online guide about nature-based solutions to various coastal hazards.   Naturally Resilient Communities   Overview Naturally Resilient Communities is an online guide about nature-based solutions to various coastal hazards. This…

Introducing: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

…is located in a floodplain. Additionally, the state provides a model floodplain ordinance for communities and houses the state’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coordinator who helps communities join and…

Coastal Resilience Boat Tours: A New Perspective on the Coast

…the mornings of October 17th and October 18th out of Port Washington and Racine, respectively. County and municipal staff who participate in the Southeastern Wisconsin Coastal Resilience Community of Practice