Development of the Project Management Plan in conjunction with the eight (8) Great Lakes states is underway.

Study scoping is anticipated to be complete Spring 2023 with approval of the Project Management Plan.

GLRI funding provided to identify the range of future conditions under various climate change scenarios including water levels, waves, and ice conditions to be used in assessing vulnerabilities and enabling resilient design.

The study will assess coastal resources over a range of future conditions and develop a watershed plan to support the management of Great Lakes coastal resources, and the identification, selection, and prioritization of resilient coastal investments. Without an integrated plan that identifies vulnerable areas and identifies measures to improve resilience, federal, state, and local jurisdictions will continue to utilize a piecemeal approach that is both inefficient and limited in effectiveness.

This watershed study will integrate and build upon substantial efforts and regional partnerships funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and other federal and state programs, increasing returns on existing investments.

Sec 729, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986, as directed by Sec 1219, WRDA 2018 and Sec 211, WRDA 2020