STZ'UMINUS FIRST NATION COASTAL EROSION MITIGATION

The Stz'uminus First Nation (SFN) is proposing the Coastal Erosion Mitigation Project (Project), which involves the design and implementation of a beach nourishment and headland system. This initiative is intended for two shoreline areas situated within Kulleet Bay, on their Chemainus 13 reserve, referred to as the Village Shoreline and the Cemetery Shoreline. The objective of the Project is to provide protection from erosion, and is not a flood protection project. The project aims to implement an environmentally sustainable shoreline management strategy of beach nourishment and headlands, referred to as a 'soft shore' or ‘naturebased' approach. The primary objective is to preserve and restore the natural functions of a healthy shoreline. This entails creating a shoreline that is not only more resilient against erosion but also maintains ecological benefits. The proposed foreshore protection design is to implement a beach nourishment and headland system, which focuses on minimizing environmental impact while safeguarding the shoreline's integrity.

Latest update

The assessment is in progress.

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Contacts

Indigenous Services Canada
Ashley Smith, Senior Environmental Specialist
600-1138 Melville Street, BC V6E4S3
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Telephone: 236-334-7336
Email: ashley.smith@sac-isc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Kulleet Bay, Chemainus 13 reserve (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Water Management

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-05-01

  • Proponent

    STZ'UMINUS FIRST NATION

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89321

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...within 200 kilometres
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