Coastal Training Program - Lake Superior Reserve

The Coastal Training Program transforms local decision-makers into coastal leaders by providing training and learning opportunities that inspire thoughtful management of the estuaries, watersheds, and coastal communities of the Lake Superior basin.

Current Programs

Trainings

Connected Efforts

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Local decision-makers working to address climate challenges attend a field-based workshop event

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The program provides training support and classroom space for professional learning on land and water issues

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Coastal practitioners learn about shoreline projects from visiting local examples - and from the opportunity to talk to each other

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Lake Superior coastal communities share what they need to respond to changing water levels

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Collective conversations generates regional solutions to coastal challenges

The Coastal Training Program provides opportunities for local decision-makers to learn about the factors that influence coastal systems, think critically about the role that they play in coastal management, and cultivate skills and confidence that will result in mindful coastal and estuary management in western Lake Superior communities.

Who are coastal decision-makers? Resource managers, local officials, regulatory agency staff, and professionals across many disciplines influence coastal environments and make critical decisions affecting the health of watersheds, water and habitat quality, treasured coastal spaces, and coastal community well-being. We invite local decision-makers to explore the Reserve’s Coastal Training Program offerings. These training and learning opportunities are designed to empower local leaders to meet today’s coastal challenges.

Current Learning Opportunities

The Coastal Training Program offers periodic learning events and targeted assistance to local decision-makers and professionals.

A group of people sitting at a table looking at a development style map of the reserve

Ganawenindiwag: Working with plant relatives to heal and protect Gichigami shorelines

River Walks Series for Summer 2025

Enduring Lake Superior Communities program: a resilience program for northern Wisconsin decision-makers

Lake Superior Water Spotter

Building Blocks for Science Communication

Trainings Available on Request

The Art of the Chart

Learn simple tips to improve your chart making game! The Art of the Chart two-hour virtual training session is available on request.

Data Visualization Virtual Training

Connected Efforts

The Lake Superior Reserve Coastal Training Program partners with several efforts to address coastal challenges in the region, through technical assistance, facilitation and training development.