LIP Priority Areas
Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape

The Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape is located in northeastern Wisconsin, and includes Green Bay and the northern part of the Door County Peninsula, which harbors one of the highest concentrations of rare species in the state. Many of these species are uncommon or 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 Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin.

Projects:
Landowner Incentive Program projects for this area include control of invasive species, reforestation and other projects to manage or restore habitat for at-risk species.

At-risk species in the Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape

For information on the Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Region, contact:

Joe Henry
Regional Ecologist - Northeast Region
Wisconsin DNR – Bureau of Endangered Resources
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone: 920-662-5194