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Mahone Bay Living Shoreline: Flood Protection and Shoreline Stabilization

APPLICANT TYPE

Non-profit organization

STREAM

Adaptation

FOCUS AREA

Climate-ready infrastructure

FUNDING ROUND

Round 1

STATUS

Ongoing

PROJECT TIMELINE

Sept 2023 – Present

AWARDED FUNDING

$770,604

PROJECT COSTS

$1,284,340

REGION

South Shore

APPLICANT

Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation

DESCRIPTION

Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation is constructing a 100-metre living shoreline in Mahone Bay to protect the community from coastal erosion, flooding, and increased stormwater runoff. This nature-based adaptation project uses natural materials and ecological design to stabilize the shoreline, improve water quality, and support healthy coastal habitat. Building on a 60-metre section installed in 2022 with volunteer support, the expanded shoreline will be monitored to assess its long-term effectiveness and ecological benefits.

Living Shoreline