LIP Priority Areas Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape
The Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape is located in northeastern
Wisconsin, and includes the western shore of Green Bay and the Door County Peninsula.
This small land area harbors one of the highest concentrations of rare species
in the state, many of which are r nonexistent elsewhere in the state.
This landscape is made up of a unique combination of physical and biological
characteristics that include coastal wetlands, dune habitat, the Niagara escarpment,
a prominent dolomite outcropping along the east side of Green Bay, and other
habitat for at-risk species. Many of these unique sites still remain in private
ownership and are vital to preserving Wisconsin's biodiversity. Additional information
on this landscape can be found in the Wisconsin's Wildlife
Action Plan.
Projects
Past projects have included control of invasive species, reforestation and
other projects to manage or restore habitat for at-risk species.
Contacts
For information on the Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Region:
Joe Henry
Regional Ecologist - Northeast Region
Wisconsin DNR
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54313
920-662-5194
For more information on LIP:
Dawn Hinebaugh,
LIP Coordinator
Wisconsin DNR - Bureau of Endangered Resources
PO Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
608-266-5243
Last Revised: August 23, 2011
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