Note: Due to COVID-19 concerns, these in-person sessions have been canceled and are being replaced by a single online session on Wednesday, March 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the same Zoom web address listed near the bottom of this story. Read our updated story about this change in format.
Great Lakes water levels have been at or near record highs in recent months, prompting concern among many Wisconsin residents.
Those interested in learning what’s in store for Great Lakes water levels through spring and summer 2020 are invited to attend one of three upcoming informational meetings in communities along Lake Michigan.
At each session, attendees will hear from experts from Wisconsin Sea Grant, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Weather Service and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. There will also be time for attendees to ask questions. Seating at all sessions is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The three sessions are:
Manitowoc: Tuesday, March 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus
University Theater
705 Viebahn St.
Manitowoc, WI 54420
Somers/Kenosha: Wednesday, March 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
UW-Parkside
Student Center Cinema
900 Wood Rd.
Somers, WI 53133
Mequon: Thursday, March 19, 6 to 8 p.m.
MATC Mequon Campus
Lecture Hall, Room A289
5555 W. Highland Rd.
Mequon, WI 53092
Dr. Adam Bechle, a coastal engineering outreach specialist with Wisconsin Sea Grant, will speak at all three panels. Said Bechle, “We have worked with federal, state and local partners to host a couple of these meetings in the past few months, and they have been quite well attended. With Great Lakes water levels already breaking records this year, demand for information continues to grow. These meetings will help folks understand the current water level situation, as well as possible steps forward to address the impacts of these high water levels.”
Those who are unable to attend the events in person may attend virtually through Zoom.
Additionally, a recording will be posted on Wisconsin Sea Grant’s YouTube channel after the events.
View or print an event flyer here.
View or print a list of resources for Great Lakes property owners here.
Questions about the events may be directed to Bechle at (608) 263-5133.
