The Initiative for Resilient Great Lakes Coasts, a partnership between the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Coastal Management, has announced a new round of projects designed to help shoreline communities strengthen coastal resilience, restore habitats, and protect public spaces across the Great Lakes basin.
According to an Oct. 20 news rrlease, the program is funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and supports nature-based solutions to address erosion, flooding, and water quality challenges. Since its launch, it has provided technical assistance and community-driven design for more than 25 projects across the region.
This fall, the initiative expanded to include communities in the Lake Erie and Lak