Gov. Evers Declares September Coastal Awareness Month » Urban Milwaukee

Madison, Wisconsin. -Governor Tony Evers proclaimed September as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact that Lake Michigan and Lake Superior have on Wisconsin’s economy, recreation, tourism, cultural history and quality of life. The Governor’s Proclamation is a reminder to Wisconsin residents to protect, promote and enjoy the state’s Great Lakes.

“The Department of Administration is proud to partner with Great Lakes stakeholders to help protect and promote our incredible coastal resources while encouraging sustainable economic development,” said DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld“The Wisconsin Coastal Stewardship Program is a unique and wonderful way we can impact our local communities, and I encourage everyone to learn more about the role our coastal communities play in supporting our great state.”

In honor of Coastal Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) is proud to announce the 2024 edition of the Wisconsin Great Lakes Chronicle. The Chronicle promotes public awareness of Wisconsin Great Lakes issues, educates public policy leaders, and creates a historical record of Great Lakes events and prospects. The 2024 edition includes articles on the Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve, climate impacts on Manoomin, the Pebble Beach Conservation Partnership, green and healthy schoolyards in Milwaukee, cyanobacterial blooms in Lake Superior, habitat restoration in coastal Great Lakes watersheds, and a view of coastal management. The 2024 edition of the Wisconsin Great Lakes Chronicle, including past editions, is available at coastal.wisconsin.gov.

WCMP is currently accepting grant applications to improve and protect resources in the coastal zone of Wisconsin. The WCMP Department of Administration anticipates awarding approximately $1.6 million in grant funding. Application materials and the Request for Proposals are available on the WCMP website. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss proposal ideas and application requirements with WCMP staff. Applications are due by November 1, 2024.

WCMP also supports the following events during Coastal Awareness Month:

• Paddle Palooza, Two Rivers
Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Valley Week, Milwaukee
September 14-21, 2024

• Harbor Festival, Milwaukee
Sunday, September 29, 2024

• Sturgeon Festival, Milwaukee
Sunday, September 29, 2024

The WCMP was the first program in the Great Lakes and one of the first ten nationally established under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act. Its mission since 1978 has been to balance resource conservation with sustainable development in 15 Wisconsin counties on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Policy direction for the WCMP is set by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Council. Council members are appointed by the Governor and represent state agencies, local and tribal governments, and the general public. To learn more about the WCMP, visit

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