Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) has teamed up with Dr. Ryan Newton and his undergraduate capstone students at UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Science (SFS) to support the ongoing restoration of the Valley Creek Corridor in Port Washington. Throughout 2024, Dr. Newton’s students have acted as a small consulting team, tasked with gathering and analyzing stream data to inform both the restoration process and future research opportunities.
Read MoreLakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) is thrilled to share some exciting updates about our ongoing collaboration with the City of Algoma and our Partner Group, Friends of Crescent Beach, to restore and enhance Olson Park. Thanks to a $283,000 Sustain Our Great Lakes grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, this long-anticipated project is moving forward!
Read MoreExtreme precipitation events, coastal storms, and fluctuating water levels pose threats to Lake Michigan coastal communities. Flooding, erosion, and storm surge can threaten properties and impair infrastructure and other assets that are vital to the region’s economic security. Agricultural and urban runoff during heavy rain events can also impair water quality in receiving water bodies, further threatening recreation and tourism. Planning, preparing for and adapting to these and other climate change hazards can enhance community resilience and strengthen coastal economies.
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