Wisconsin FY24 project of special merit description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $209,894 in federal funding to the state of wisconsin through the FY 24…

Wisconsin FY24 project of special merit description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $209,894 in federal funding to the state of wisconsin through the FY 24 projects of special merit funding competition. This funding will support projects of special merit that help to further enhance federally-approved state coastal management programs. Specifically, the wisconsin department of administration will use these funds to establish the wisconsin great lakes coastal leadership academy to increase the resilience of wisconsins great lakes communities to coastal hazards through in-person workshops targeted toward local officials, planners, and decision-makers. This project will include developing a coastal hazards and adaptation strategies training module curriculum, hosting and facilitating three pilot workshops in wisconsins coastal regions, and developing post-PSM path forward. The wisconsin coastal management program and the university of wisconsin sea grant institute will partner on this project to deliver the workshops and ensure the sustainability of the wisconsin great lakes coastal leadership academy.