CONNECT THE BAY
Project Overview
The purpose of this project is to develop a restoration design that reduces wave impacts, mitigates flooding, creates wildlife habitat, and improves public access to the shoreline of Lower Green Bay. This includes establishing and enhancing freshwater coastal habitats that aid in naturally minimizing the impacts of storms and flooding.
Coastal resiliency preparedness and mitigation are critical to protecting communities against natural disasters. Green Bay has already experienced the effects of flooding and shoreline destruction caused by intense storms. Predictions indicate storm severity and frequency will increase over time.
The City of Green Bay estimates as much as one-third of the city could experience flooding during a 100-year storm event with the influence of several factors such as water levels and wind direction (among others).
Project Location
The project site is located along the lower Green Bay shoreline in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan near Bay Beach and Renard Island.
Challenges
The project faces many challenges. From variable water levels to high energy waves, the site design will work to overcome these challenges.
Outcomes
There are many anticipated outcomes. Coastal resiliency, wildlife habitats and improving public access are a few examples.
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Freshwater Mussels
Freshwater mussels are one of the priority wildlife population groups for this project. Habitat requirements for these species of mussels and fish will be taken into consideration early in the design planning process.
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GEI Presented at the 26th Annual Watershed Conference
GEI presented on the restoration design project taking place in Green Bay at the Fox-Wolf Watershed Conference in March, 2025.
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November 2024 – Community Partner Meeting
During the third Community Partner meeting in November, 11 different organizations provided feedback on conceptual designs.
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May 2024 – Community Partner Meeting
During the first Community Partner meeting on May, 15th different organizations provided input on restoration design development.
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