Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities 

State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 07/18/2024 01:30 PM CDT
Office of Governor Tony Evers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2024
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov 
 
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities 
 
Audio file to Radio Address.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement awarding nearly $1.3 million in grants to support quality of life, foster economic development, protect and improve the Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.

The 31 grants will be used by local, state, and Tribal governments, regional planning commissions, universities, and nonprofit organizations to support projects totaling over $3.3 million. Throughout the week, Gov. Evers has visited past and current grant recipients across the state, highlighting the good work of local leaders working to protect Wisconsin’s Great Lakes coastal areas and communities. 

Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here!

In Wisconsin, we are fortunate to have more than 800 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that provide fresh water and recreation and improve the quality of life for folks all across our state, but especially those who call our coastal communities home.

Communities like Superior, Sheboygan, Kenosha, and everywhere in between that serve as critical gateways to our state, providing countless jobs and opportunities for trade and commerce, but also making our state the undeniably beautiful place it is for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

Unfortunately, many of these communities have also experienced shoreline erosion, flooding, pollution, and everyday harmful effects of climate change, and more.

That’s why I’m proud each year to support the good work of our local leaders working to protect our Great Lakes coastal areas through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.

This program awards grants to state, local, and Tribal government agencies and nonprofit organizations working to manage the ecological and economic assets of our coastal communities, including supporting public access, restoring habitats, and preventing pollution.

This year, we’re proud to award $1.3 million in grants to 31 projects in coastal communities across our state.

From restoring and revitalizing wetland habitats to reducing flood risk and increasing flood resilience to building ADA-accessible kayak launches, these grants will help support incredible work being done across the state.

Folks, Wisconsin’s Great Lakes are core to our economy, our history, our culture, and who we are as Wisconsinites. This funding will go a long way to help ensure we protect them for generations to come.

Thank you.
 
An online version of this release is available here.
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