Atlantic

(2012) (HTML, PDFs).

Recent concerns about rising sea levels, storm surges and heavy rains led to flooding, erosion, and damage to dykes. A series of reports on dykelands infrastructure was produced, along with three case studies:

• Tantramar Marshlands (PDF, 2.88 MB, 4 pages)
• Port Elgin (PDF, 1.41 MB, 2 pages)
• Memramcook (PDF, 1.51 MB, 2 pages)

 

Southeastern New Brunswick

(2012) (HTML, PDFs).

This project used digital elevation modeling, and wet areas mapping (WAM) with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) to visualize potential flood risks. The information gathered will be used in plans to protect infrastructure from localized flooding. A case study (Grand Bay-Westfield; PDF, 2.23 MB, 4 pages) was produced.

 

Grand Bay-Westfield, NB

(2012) (HTML, PDFs).

This project involved evaluating current and future erosion rates of river banks which may threaten the stability of residential, commercial and municipal infrastructure. A case study (Grand Falls; PDF, 1.67 MB, 2 pages) was produced.

 

Grand Falls, NB

(2012) (HTML, PDFs).

Sea water is affecting the quality of groundwater used for drinking water supplies in the community. A project was undertaken to define current aquifer and groundwater conditions, and to forecast the effects of sea level rise. A case study (Richibucto; PDF, 1.24 MB, 2 pages) was produced.

 

(2012) (HTML, PDFs).

A series of reports were created to assess future coastal erosion and sea level rise. Additionally, three case studies about how communities plan to better manage flooding and erosion were produced:

• Bas-Caraquet (PDF, 1MB, 2 pages)
• Shippagan (PDF, 2.08 MB, 3 pages)
• Le Goulet (PDF, 1.11 MB, 3 pages)

(2012) (HTML, PDFs).

The Greater Moncton Area has experienced infrastructure and wastewater management problems due to heavy rainfall events and flooding. This study evaluated current infrastructure and recommended adaptation measures. This process was highlighted in the following case studies:

• Dieppe (PDF, 3.29 MB, 3 pages)
• Moncton (PDF, 4.18 MB, 3 pages)

 

Greater Moncton Area, NB

(2012) (HTML, PDFs).

Towards demonstrating the pilot testing of the 7 Steps to Assess Climate Change Vulnerability in Your Community Workbook, a series of case studies was produced on various adaptation topics:

• Slope Movement: Corner Brook (PDF, 1.38 MB, 4 pages)
• River Flooding: Indian Bay (PDF, 1.37 MB, 4 pages)
• Coastal Flooding: Ferryland (PDF, 4,55 MB, 4 pages)
• Coastal Erosion and Flooding: Logy Bay – Middle Cove
• Outer Cove (PDF, 1.4 MB, 4 pages)
• The cases studies above are complemented by the Managing Municipal Infrastructure in a Changing Climate Workbook.

  

Newfoundland and Labrador

(2012) (PDF, 17 MB, 5 pages).

Describes a collaborative effort to determine which dykeland areas are most vulnerable to erosion or being overtopped by sea-level rise.

 

(2008) (HTML, PDF, 5.6 MB, 113 pages)

A snapshot of engineering and municipal climate change considerations, including sea level rise, was provided using the PIEVC infrastructure risk assessment protocol.

  

(2011) (HTML, PDF, 2.50 MB, 63 pages)

The vulnerability of a small wastewater treatment plant in a rural community to the impacts of climate change was assessed following the PIEVC infrastructure risk assessment protocol.