The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $3.72 million in funding to support research on Great Lakes water level forecasts as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“This investment of over $3 million will boost NOAA’s efforts to study and predict water level forecasts and help communities plan ahead to minimize the impacts of flooding along the shoreline — all while addressing the regional challenges of climate change,” says U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
The use of current forecasts for decision-making has been historically limited due to large uncertainties in the rise and fall of anticipated water levels and the short time span of accurate predictions.
Research to improve forecasts that provide increased confidence in water level changes could provide critical information to decision-makers and support efforts to strengthen coastal resiliency.
Oscada, Michigan
