The Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Framework (Framework) is a binational effort that aims to accelerate coastal wetland conservation by establishing a shared, lakewide approach for assessing wetland extent and condition. Laker Erie and the Huron to Erie Corridor was selected as the pilot geography for demonstrating the Framework. In this workshop, we’ll demonstrate how partners can use the Framework’s decision support system (DSS) to identify priority areas for conservation. Participants will explore management scenarios at multiple scales including lakewide, shoreline region, and site-level decision points. They’ll workshop their own management questions with coaching on how to frame actionable questions that align with Framework workflows. This initiative is championed by the Great Lakes Coastal Assembly, co-led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA, and funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
