With increasing climate-related challenges on the Great Lakes, planning for costal resilience has become a necessity. The small Lake Erie Port of Conneaut, Ohio has done just that. On the cusp of redevelopment, Conneaut embarked on the creation of a Costal Resilience Plan through engagement of community members and stakeholders, with the support of partners at Environmental Consulting and Technology (ECT). The Plan developed a path for Conneaut to protect natural resources and essential infrastructure while fostering sustainable development. This presentation is intended to provide an overview of the Conneaut Port Authority Coastal Resilience Plan, including its objectives, projects, and proposed actions. It will outline the planning process, describe methods for engagement, and review funding strategies that support both current initiatives and future endeavors. While the plan addresses a six-mile stretch of Lake Erie shoreline, the lessons learned and methods used are widely transferable.
