Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) oversees the management, project, and financial reporting, and lead the Great Lakes regional climate and hydrodynamic modeling.
The University of Mississippi provides strategic guidance and contribute to project development, community engagement, outreach, and future project planning.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison facilitates C-CHARM’s efforts at community and stakeholder engagement led by Chelsea Schelly, Professor Environmental Studies in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW-Madison.
Argonne National Laboratory leads geohazards modeling and visualization.
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) provides insights on climate justice concerns, knowledge gaps, and needs for collaboration.
The Western U.P. Planning & Development Region (WUPPDR) works with local film makers on a documentary about the project; collaborates with Keweenaw Bay Indian Community – Natural Resources Department to install a weather station in L’Anse.
The Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) contributes to regional economic development and offer expertise and support for project goals.
The MiSTEM Network focuses on education and workforce development, providing guidance on project objectives and identifying climate risks and vulnerabilities.
Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is an investor-owned utility operating in the Upper Peninsula, serving customers in the region for over 135 years. Professional staff from UPPCO participate in the Community Co-Production Team to inform research priorities and support translation of C-CHARM’s efforts to electric power system resilience planning.
Iron County Emergency Management (ICEM) leads Iron County in emergency management, disaster response, and recovery efforts. They support their local community to be prepared for emergencies and effectively respond to disasters to minimize harm and impact.
Wisconsin Public Power, Inc. (WPPI) Energy is member-owned and not-for-profit, serving wholesale electric power to 51 community owned electric utilities, including those in the Western Upper Peninsula. Professional staff from WPPI participate in the Community Co-Production Team to inform research priorities and support translation of C-CHARM’s efforts to electric power system resilience planning.
The Village of L’Anse holds longstanding partnerships with Michigan Tech researchers, including a successful community solar project in the village. The Village of L’Anse is a leader in community engagement and resilience efforts and participates in the Community Co-Production Team to inform research priorities and support translation of C-CHARM’s efforts to municipal scale resilience planning.
Houghton County Office of Emergency Measures is responsible for coordinating response and relief in Houghton County. Their participation in the C-CHARM Community Production Team helps to ensure that research can provide actionable insights for emergency management and disaster response planning efforts to enhance community resilience.