Date | Event | Format | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/25 | Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals: Introduction to Economic Analyses and Valuation NOAA Office for Coastal Management Digital Coast training | Virtual, live webinar | 1 – 3 p.m. (central) This module introduces economic analysis terminology related to benefit-cost analysis, economic impact analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, benefit valuation methods, and more. Understanding these basics will help participants identify the most appropriate approach and the data needed. REGISTER » |
| 6/18/25 | Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals: Pathways to Valuing Ecosystem Services NOAA Office for Coastal Management Digital Coast training | Virtual, live webinar | 1 – 3 p.m. (central) This module provides an overview of three common paths used to estimate the value of ecosystem services: site-specific studies, benefits transfer, and tools with built-in benefits. Each path will include information on its strengths and limitations, and on relevant support tools such as BlueValue (for benefits transfer) and the FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Toolkit (for tools with built-in benefits). REGISTER » |
| 6/18/25 | Realizing Resilience: Coordinating Efforts from Across the Great Lakes Basin | Virtual, live webinar | This webinar is the first of a three-part series from the Great Lakes Commission (GLC). The webinar series is offered in advance of the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference (October in Milwaukee, WI). Staff from the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) will preview the upcoming conference, and the GLC will provide an overview of the Action Plan for a Resilient Great Lakes Basin. This Action Plan helps to prioritize basin-wide efforts and forms a roadmap to advance climate resilience in the region. |
| 6/24-25 | Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals: Introduction to Benefit-Cost Analysis NOAA Office for Coastal Management Digital Coast training | Virtual, live webinar | This hands-on module provides the necessary contextual and background information to supervise a basic benefit-cost analysis. Learners will explore an applied example and practice completing steps of a benefit-cost analysis. It’s designed for anyone who (1) needs to supervise, contract, or evaluate a benefit-cost analysis or (2) better understand benefit-cost analysis tools. |
| 7/20/25 | Lake Superior Day | In-person, Barker’s Island in Superior, WI | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lake Superior Day is (always) the third Sunday in July. You can celebrate this magnificent Lake anytime, and especially on this date. Free, family fun events at Barker’s Island including interactive games and activities, stand-up paddleboarding opportunities, prizes, and food vendors. |
| 9/20-22 | Midwest Climate Resilience Conference | In-person, Baird Center Milwaukee, WI | The conference brings together representatives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to inspire and encourage climate adaptation in communities throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes region. More information and link to REGISTER » |
