Posted on July 22, 2021
$ 2 billion over the next five years.
According to this month’s survey, this is the cost of repairing and reinforcing the coastline in the area. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence City Initiative – In addition to about $ 900 million, municipalities have already spent in the last two years. The group states that the damage is caused by climate change and is calling on governments in the United States and Canada to fund local efforts.
“The communities around the Great Lakes are in serious danger and need federal governments from both the United States and Canada to support the investment needed,” Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said in a statement. I am. “Our coastal infrastructure is essential to the economic and recreational health of our community and requires coordinated action.”
John Altenberg, executive director of the initiative, said coastal problems can come in many forms, including damage to buildings and commercial piers, beach disappearances, and sidewalk erosion.
“There is a problem with Zion, Illinois, which supplies water to about 40,000 people (intake pumps),” says Altenberg. “If erosion continues to affect them, they will not have water.”
Almost all respondents to the survey said they were very or moderately concerned about coastal issues. However, many municipalities, especially small cities and towns, do not have the expertise to work on coastal restoration and climate change mitigation.
“We are helping (in support of local governments) come up with resilience plans for the entire coastline and seek funding through the federal and state governments,” Altenberg said. “I believe if and when infrastructure legislation is passed by Washington. I hope this fall. Get this information and finally these resources will be available through the federal government. It’s time to be … it’s really important. ”
