A stunning view of three churches that have made Mahone Bay famous. Photo by Shawn M. KentArticle contentThe picturesque town of Mahone Bay in Lunenburg County is getting an injection of nearly $1.9 million to protect it from the ravages of climate change.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content“With extreme weather events getting worse and more frequent, we must work quickly to protect our communities from the effects of climate change as we build a stronger Canada,” Jessica Fancy-Landry, the Liberal MP for South Shore-St. Margarets, said in a news release to announce the shared funding.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe federal government is spending $928,000 on the project through the Natural Infrastructure Fund, Coastal Action is pitching in an additional $922,100 and the town of Mahone Bay is contributing $16,950, for a total of $1,867,050.Article contentMahone Bay, a town of about 1,100 people, is vulnerable to flooding, coastal erosion and contaminated stormwater runoff entering the harbour from sea level rise, storm surge and increased precipitation.Article contentTo protect the town, Coastal Action, a non-profit environmental organization in Mahone Bay, is leading the Edgewater Project that will reduce flooding and mitigate coastal erosion.Article contentJordan Veinot, climate change program manager with Coastal Action, extended the non-profit’s appreciation to the federal Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Department for its support of the natural infrastructure project.Article contentArticle content“Their commitment to climate resilience and environmental stewardship has been crucial in helping us protect our community and restore this vital coastal ecosystem,” Veinot said.Article contentThe project, which has been underway since May and expected to wrap up in December, will include construction of a living shoreline, a stabilized, vegetated bank that uses native plants and natural materials to prevent erosion while supporting habitat.Article contentA nearshore breakwater of rock sills in a separate, detached structure, typically made of hard materials and placed parallel to the shore to reduce wave energy before it reaches the shoreline and offering additional protection to the area behind it, will also be part of the project.Article contentThe work will also focus on a tidal wetland and a raised dike along 100 metres of Edgewater Street in the town.Article content“It’s inspiring to see our town taking bold, proactive steps to face rising seas, storm surges, and coastal erosion,” said Mayor Suzanne Lohnes-Croft.
Nearly $1.9 million targeted to protect Mahone Bay from ravages of climate change
