Observed Climate Trends in Marquette County
- Shorter Winters
- Hot, Dry Summers
- Frequent, Intense Precipitation and Wind Events
- Warming Lake Superior Temperature
- Lake Superior Water Level Fluctuation
Predicted Climate Change Impacts
- Infrastructure Damage
- Influx of “Climate Migrants”
- Negative Mental Health Implications
- Loss of Native Plant Species
- Increased Spread of Diseases
- Elevated Risk of Chronic Health Conditions