
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reached across the aisle to craft a bill aimed at protecting shoreline communities.
Sen. Baldwin and Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski have introduced the Digital Coast Act, which they say will help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels, and plan for future development.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Digital Coast Program, which Baldwin and Murkowski previously spearheaded to reestablish the program in 2020.
Sen. Baldwin noted, “The Great Lakes are essential to the Wisconsin way of life and our economy, but make no mistake – they face some serious and unique challenges, and our local communities need tools and information to address them, keep families safe, and support our local businesses.”
The legislation is endorsed by numerous organizations, including the Coastal States Organization, the American Planning Association, the Association of State Floodplain Managers, and the National Association of Counties.