Shoreline Erosion
Shoreline erosion poses a major challenge for communities along the St. Lawrence River, and it is a challenge that is expected to intensify with a changing climate. The River Institute is leading a collaborative, 4-year project (2024-2028) that is piloting innovative, nature-based solutions to shoreline erosion, which are designed to work with natural processes to enhance riparian and nearshore habitats. The project builds on the findings of a previous 3-year research project (2021-2024) that conducted engineering studies and assessing river ecosystems to better understand the impacts of waves on shoreline erosion.
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Matt Windle
Objectives
- Pilot nature-based solutions for shoreline stabilization
- Evaluate the impact of the nature-based solutions
- Better understand shoreline erosion processes and the forces causing erosion
Partners & Collaborators
- University of Ottawa
- Great River Network
- Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
- Raisin Region Conservation Authority
- South Nation Conservation Authority
- University of Carleton
Funders
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Canada Water Agency
- Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
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