Waterfront communities in Door and Kewaunee Counties will be better able to react and plan for the impacts of high water levels on Lake Michigan through the Digital Coastal Act approved by Congress. The act is the next phase in coastal mapping for U.S. Coastal areas including the Great Lakes. It allows the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to gather more accurate, up-to-date information on current water conditions and trends. Door County Administrator Ken Pabich says having access to such information through digital technologies gives local governments a more complete picture of surf and shore conditions. That allows for more effective responses.
The Digital Coastal Act received Congressional approval this week and has been forwarded to President Trump for his signature.
