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Stratford Area Watershed Improvement Group (SAWIG) Nature-Based Solutions to Shoreline Erosion Community Engagement Program
If you own a coastal property in the Stratford Area Watershed boundaries we can also provide you with a variety of native plants that we will plant for FREE* along your coastline to aid erosion prevention.
*limited quantities per season
Check out the progress on the project so far!
Total trees planted: 351
The SAWIG Nature-Based Solutions to Shoreline Erosion Community Engagement Program aims 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 will be developed and shared through online social media channels.
You can find these resources on our Instagram or Facebook pages linked below:
SAWIG staff will conduct site visits with a select number of landowners within the watershed 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.
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.
Examples of Nature Based Solutions:
Tree and shrub planting
Living shorelines
Increased buffer zone
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