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