E-Newsletter Volume 10, Issue 9 / September 2020 |
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The Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission is pleased to welcome the Town of Gardner (Door County) to the Commission! |
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The Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) released its 2021-2022 Request for Proposals announcement last month. Coastal counties and communities are fortunate in that WCMP grants can be used as an option to help offset the cost of updating a comprehensive or outdoor recreation plan. The WCMP is currently seeking proposals to enhance and restore coastal resources within the state's coastal zone (i.e., all counties adjacent to Lakes Michigan and Superior, with their 1,000 miles of shoreline). WCMP grants are also available for projects under the following categories:
- Coastal wetland protection and habitat restoration
- Nonpoint source pollution control
- Coastal resource and community planning
- Great Lakes education, public access and historic preservation
The WCMP anticipates awarding approximately $1.5 million in grant funding. WCMP applications are due Friday, November 2, 2020.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Brandon Robinson of the Commission for additional information, or WCMP staff to discuss ideas for project proposals and application requirements. Application materials and the Request for Proposals are available on the WCMP website.
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Contactless Job Fair in Sheboygan |
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The Bay Area Workforce Development Board, Lakeshore Community Job Fair, and Sheboygan County Job Center will be hosting a Drive-Thru Job Fair in the Sheboygan County Job Center parking lot (3620 Wilgus Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081) on Thursday, September 17th, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Job seekers who attend will receive a bag of flyers containing information from registered employers about available positions, company benefits, company contact information and more.
If you are a company with available positions and would like to participate, please complete this Registration Form and provide the Sheboygan County Job Center with 400 one-page recruitment flyers by 12:00pm on Friday, September 11th. If you have comments or questions, please contact Jolene Wilkens at [email protected].
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BLRPC receives EDA Grant for COVID-19 Recovery Assistance |
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The Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission recently received an EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant that will be used over the next two years to assist communities and businesses within the region that have experienced economic injury due to COVID-19. To address coronavirus recovery, BLRPC will conduct outreach activities, provide technical assistance, and develop a number of recovery plans for businesses and/or municipalities throughout the region. Technical assistance will include identifying economic development grant-eligible projects and providing guidance in preparing and submitting EDA and other state and federal agency applications. Please contact Sydney Swan for more information.
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NE WI Coastal Resiliency Study |
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The Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission is in the beginning stages of preparing a Coastal Resiliency Study for Kewaunee, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan counties. The project supports regional planning efforts as well as county and local efforts to enhance and promote mitigation strategies that will protect coastal recreation, tourism, and economic sustainability.
The study aims to provide a better understanding of Lake Michigan coastal hazard impacts, including erosion, bluff recession, waterfront infrastructure, water levels, and invasive species.
With this project, the Commission and its local government partners can capitalize on opportunities to implement sustainable coastal techniques necessary to protect and enhance recreation and tourism, and to more effectively advocate for resiliency to changing lakeshore climates and landscapes.
As part of this project BLRPC will work with the University of Wisconsin - Sea Grant Institute to conduct outreach and education. In addition, a community self-assessment activity will be conducted to allow communities and counties the ability to identify how coastal hazards have impacted them and other possible threats to local infrastructure.
Outreach and education workshops are currently being planned for later this year and early next year. Please continue to follow our e-news and website for further details. Contact Brandon Robinson for more information about this resiliency study.
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The Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission is looking for public input on the City of Manitowoc Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. The survey asks participants to rank the top five bicycle routes they would like to see implemented first in the recommended bicycle network. The survey will be open until 9/28 and can be found here. For more information, please contact Sydney Swan.
Bay-lake Regional Planning Commission is working with Kewaunee County to complete a county-wide housing study with a focus on quality and availability. The objective of this survey is to gain valuable input to better understand the overall housing need. This survey will remain open until 9/24. Please click the link to participate (https://arcg.is/rL8DG). Fore more information, please contact Jeff Witte.
Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission is working with Florence County to update its 20-year comprehensive plan, which will guide the county's growth and development through 2040. The county is asking for citizens and property owners to provide input on how you want your county to look in 20 years. This survey will remain open until 10/2.
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Want to help make an impact in our region? Below are links to the open public input and surveys that are currently available.
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Upcoming Events & Meetings |
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Bay-Lake RPC Full Commission Meeting
Friday, September 11, 2020, 10am - 12pm
Virtual Online Meeting
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Drive-Thru Job Fair in Sheboygan
Thursday, September 17th, 12pm - 4pm
Sheboygan County Job Center parking lot
(3620 Wilgus Ave, Sheboygan, WI)
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- October 12 - 14, 2020 -
Upper Midwest APA Planning & Adapting Conference
Virtual Online
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- October 30, 2020 -
Bay-Lake RPC Executive
Committee Meeting
Location TBD
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Available Grant Opportunities |
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Do you want to know more about planning services or grants available? |
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The staff of the Bay-Lake RPC are happy to speak to your boards/councils, committees, organization, or community groups about what is happening in our region. We are also available to assist communities and counties with meeting facilitation.
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