Lakeshore Approves Shoreline Management Plan

At the meeting last night, Council of the Municipality of Lakeshore approved the community’s Shoreline Management Plan, which identifies shoreline hazards and recommended flood risk mitigation strategies.

“This is a comprehensive plan which will guide our efforts to reduce erosion and protect our residents and their properties from shoreline flooding,” said Mayor Tom Bain. “As we continue to adapt to the impacts of climate change, the recommendations in this document will be critically important. They will help prioritize our actions, provide up-to-date information for local partners, and increase awareness about the risks of flooding and options for residents seeking to protect their properties.”

As a “big picture” view of shoreline flooding hazards, the Plan will inform additional actions, including changes to Lakeshore’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

“The Shoreline Management Plan is another piece of the puzzle as Lakeshore grapples with climate change,” said Truper McBride, Chief Administrative Officer. “The Plan will serve as a guide to how best we can address the complexities of the problem with the tools and resources available to us.”

The Plan will also complement the actions identified in the Flood Mitigation & Protection Framework, which was adopted by Council in August 2021.

Following adoption, an accessible version of the Shoreline Management Plan will be made available to the public at Lakeshore.ca/Reports and be provided to the Essex Region and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authorities for formal adoption and implementation.