Lake Ontario Coastal Resiliency Pilot Project

under study

A four-year study launched in July 2025 to examine the western Lake Ontario shoreline from the mouth of the Niagara River in Niagara-on-the-Lake to Joshua's Creek in Oakville/Mississauga. The project aims to understand risks such as erosion, flooding, and climate impacts, map shoreline hazards and vulnerable areas, conduct risk and socio-economic assessments for infrastructure and natural assets, identify mitigation options including nature-based solutions, and establish a coastal resilience management plan with recommendations and a road map for implementation.