Lake Erie Water Levels
In 2019, Great Lakes communities were faced with rising lake levels. Erie, PA experienced higher than average water levels along the lakeshore which impacted local infrastructure, recreation, and ecology. This forum focused on understanding lake level rise and impacts to coastal communities through invited speakers from the University of Michigan, PA DEP, and the local group Climate Resilience Action Network of Erie.
Presentations:
High Lake Levels; Understanding Great Lakes Water Levels and the Impacts of Climate on Our System
Dr. Drew Gronewold, University of Michigan
High Lake Level Impacts in PA – Great Lakes Water Levels and Pennsylvania Coastal Impacts and Concerns
Donald J. Benczkowski, PA DEP Coastal Resource Management Program
Community and Coastal Resiliency; Coastal and Community Resiliency Planning
Dr. Richard Norton, University of Michigan
Upcoming Erie Resilience Study, Preparing Erie, PA for Extreme Weather; What to do and Where to Start
Joy Knapp, Community Resilience Action Network of Erie (CRANE)
Lake Erie Updates
Tim Bruno, Chief, Great Lakes Office, PA DEP
