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Stratford Area Watershed Improvement Group (SAWIG) Nature-Based Solutions to Shoreline Erosion Community Engagement Program
Total trees + shrubs planted: 800
What are Nature Based Solutions (NBS)?
Nature based solutions can help conserve our landscapes and infrastructure, as well as assist with our mental health and well-being. Focusing on restoring and protecting natural areas can aid in mitigating and adapting to climate change
Compared to traditional hard-armouring (left), nature-based solutions (right) can offer better protection from storm surge and sea level rise while maintaining high value habitat. Illustration by Holly Sullivan.
SAWIG staff conducted site visits with over 20 different landowners within our watersheds to assess their property to determine what nature-based solutions may be suitable. In some cases, native trees and shrubs may be incorporated into nature-based solutions and planted by SAWIG staff.
The SAWIG Nature-Based Solutions to Shoreline Erosion Community Engagement Program was aimed to encourage coastal property owners to utilize nature-based solutions where applicable to protect against erosion through wide-distribution of informative resources, site visits, and shoreline tree and shrub plantings.
Informative resources about nature-based solutions and the promotional materials about the program were shared through online social media channels.
You can find these resources on our Instagram or Facebook pages linked below:
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