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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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Title
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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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Coastal Change at the Summerside Rifle Range
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Keywords
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Erosion
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Project Need
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Prince Edward Island's coastline is constantly changing. Climate change will bring further change and put important infrastructure at risk. Examining historical shoreline erosion rates and impacts...
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Project Benefits
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Examining historical shoreline erosion rates and impacts on important community infrastructure can provide guidance for future planning and community adaptation.
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Vulnerability of the Nova Scotia Coastline to Erosion
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Keywords
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Erosion
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Project Need
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Nova Scotia’s coastline is extremely variable, and will respond differently to changes in climate- induced factors such as wind, wave, flooding, storm surge and sea level rise. For planning...
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Project Benefits
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The project will assist in the identification of coastal erosion issues that are important for planning by coastal communities in Nova Scotia The work will help reach goals and targets as outlined...
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