Climate change is impacting communities all around the world. For coastal communities, an increase in the severity of storms, rising sea levels, and rising ocean temperatures are threatening coastal property values, tourism, recreational activities, fisheries, and biodiversity.

Historically, many communities and property owners have tried to address these threats through the building of sea walls and other engineered methods. MNAI worked with the Town of Gibsons and Pointe-du-Chêne to explore nature-based infrastructure solutions to either complement or replace engineered solutions. 

This project developed a Coastal Toolbox, a GIS-based simulation and analytical tool designed to help local governments identify, prioritize, and manage key coastal natural assets as part of their day-to-day asset management practices. Local governments could use the toolbox to get a preliminary evaluation of coastal storms, beach erosion, offshore wave propagation, flooding, and structural damage with a special emphasis on Canadian shorelines.

Download the final reports and accompanying technical guidance documents.

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