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Dyke Inventory and Elevation Verification
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Infrastructure
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Historically the dykes around the Bay of fundy were constructed for the purpose of protecting agricultural lands. After WW II the Federal Government created an Organization called the Maritime...
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Project Benefits
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This project represents an opportunity to add value through the RAC project by adding to and understanding of what is actually being protected by the dykes. The data on current critical dyke...
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Coastal Erosion and Shoreline Classification in Stratford
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Keywords
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Erosion
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Project Need
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The Town of Stratford, like many communities in Prince Edward Island, is experiencing erosion. However, rates or erosion have not been routinely monitored. Accurate information on erosion and the...
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Project Benefits
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The project provides information on shoreline erosion that can help planners and other practitioners (watershed groups, developers) as they plan and manage properties in coastal areas of Stratford.
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Shore Zone Characterization and Coastal Change Analysis
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Keywords
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Erosion
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Project Need
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Global sea-level rise and increasing storm surge returns and wave energy, as predicted by climate change models, will alter rates of flooding and coastal change (erosion and sedimentation) in...
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Project Benefits
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Collaboration between St Mary’s University and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Increased community knowledge and skills related coastal change assessment. Provision of...
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Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping in Prince Edward Island
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Keywords
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Erosion
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Project Need
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Coastal erosion rates are available in Prince Edward Island and are used to estabish appropriate setback distances for coastal development (60 ft or 60 times the annual erosion rate). However,...
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Project Benefits
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Identifying areas in Prince Edward Island that are at risk due to coastal erosion now will influence coastal setbacks and contribute to better land use planning in coastal areas.
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Shoreline Classification in Prince Edward Island
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Keywords
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Sea Level Rise, Erosion
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Project Need
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Coastlines on Prince Edward Island are dynamic. Storm events commonly move sand around, damage public and private infrastructure and sometimes threaten public safety. In order to minimize the...
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Project Benefits
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A classified shoreline will provide further information on coastal risks and vulnerabilities from erosion, sea level rise and storm surge. It will also provide valuable information on the extent of...
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Title
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Community Guidebook on Socioeconomic Scenarios
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Keywords
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Community Assessment
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Project Need
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Climate and socio-economic scenarios are essential for impact assessments and adaptation planning. Climate data and scenarios provide information about the potential frequency and severity of...
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Project Benefits
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This guidebook will help communities appreciate how climate and other stressors interact with one another to exacerbate or reduce community risks. This helps communities to prepare comprehensive...
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Title
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Rainfall Intensity Duration Frequency (IDF) Curves
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Keywords
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Inland Flooding
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Project Need
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Rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves provide information on the likelihood of heavy rainfall events of various amounts and durations. IDF values are critical to determining the...
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Project Benefits
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New IDF curves will contribute to the planning, design, and management of water infrastructure that can handle current and future rainfall events.
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