This project will unite collaborators under the shared priority of proactively addressing the impacts of climate change in the coastal region of minnesota?s lake superior?the largest great lake and…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $1,849,228 Cooperative Agreement under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to the Saint Louis County Administration Building in Duluth, Minnesota. The project aims to proactively address the impacts of climate change in the coastal region of Minnesota's Lake Superior, the largest Great Lake and second largest freshwater lake in the world. Key strategies include establishing a regional resilience collaborative, incorporating indigenous knowledge, building community capacity, creating a regional resilience plan, and providing resources and technical support to communities. An important aspect of the effort involves engagement with tribal nations and local communities. The project will run from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

This project will unite collaborators under the shared priority of proactively addressing the impacts of climate change in the coastal region of minnesota?s lake superior?the largest great lake and second largest freshwater lake in the world. Project goals will be achieved through five overarching strategies: 1) establishing a regional resilience collaborative; 2) incorporating indigenous knowledge; 3) building community capacity; 4) creating a regional resilience plan and pathways to implementation; and 5) providing resources and technical support to communities. An important aspect of the effort will involve engagement with tribal nations and local communities.