Survey of Coastal Management Needs for Local Governments On the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

Local elected officials and staff are encouraged to fill out survey to help guide future coastal protection efforts

Response Deadline: Friday, May 14 

Survey Link:

https://illinoisaces.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87VZn1JGTb5v1SS

Survey Purpose

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and its partners are assessing needs facing U.S. and Canadian local and tribal governments on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River related to coastal management and resilience to impacts such as erosion from changing water levels, flooding, and severe storm events. The survey results will guide efforts to help communities safeguard resources in coastal areas.

Who Should Complete the Survey

The survey is intended for both elected officials and staff in local units of government, as well as Tribal Authorities and First Nations, with authority for coastal areas along the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River in the United States and Canada. This includes cities, villages, counties, townships, regional planning agencies, port authorities, park districts or other entities with government authority along the coastline. We encourage multiple respondents from a single jurisdiction, including elected officials (mayors, county supervisors) and staff working on coastal issues (city managers, planning directors, etc.).

Time Commitment

The survey should require approximately 15 minutes to complete. You do not need to complete it in one sitting.

Response Deadline

Please complete the survey by Friday, May 14

Link to Survey: https://illinoisaces.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87VZn1JGTb5v1SS

For More Information

If you have questions or would like to receive a summary of the survey results, please contact Jon Altenberg, Executive Director, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, jon.altenberg@glslcities.org.