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Berlin
Eden Index
Climate
6.8
•
Recreation
2.8
•
Community
3.0
•
Safeguard
4.5/10
Berlin, Wisconsin is a city located in Green Lake County with a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid while winters are cold with significant snowfall. Berlin is situated near the Fox River and Green Lake, providing ample opportunities for water-based recreation like fishing, boating, and swimming. The Fox River Watershed is a critical hydrologic feature in the region, and it supports numerous wildlife habitats and wetlands. The city offers several parks and trails for outdoor enthusiasts, including Riverside Park, Nathan Strong Park, and the Mascoutin Valley State Trail. The Mascoutin Valley State Trail is a 10-mile trail that runs through the city and offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. Overall, Berlin offers a diverse range of outdoor recreational opportunities for all ages and interests.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 6.8
Berlin receives approximately
813mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 82%
and air temperatures averaging around
8°C.
Berlin has a plant hardyness factor of
5, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Fox
Area Rivers
Fox
Snowpack Depths
Fox
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Fox
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.8
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opossum Creek - Shelbyville Lake | 80 | 654 ft | |||
| Ramsey Lake State Park | 160 | 628 ft | |||
| Lake Claude Bennett | 31 | 414 ft | |||
| Faries Park | 37 | 618 ft | |||
| Friends Creek Regional Park | 35 | 693 ft | |||
| Twiltley Branch - Okatibbee Lake | None | 421 ft | |||
| Stephen A. Forbes State Park | 135 | 604 ft | |||
| Coon Creek - Shelbyville Lake | 230 | 666 ft | |||
| Turkey Creek Water Park | 22 | 434 ft | |||
| Dunns Falls Water Park | None | 269 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 3.0
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.