Nature Based Coastal Solutions
Community of Practice
GOAL
Our Chapter develops, supports, and stewards the effective use of nature-based solutions, with a focus on the enhancement and restoration of coastal ecosystems, ideas, and principles, in the context of a changing climate, for application in the Great Lakes.
Objectives
Outreach
Organize regular gatherings of cross-sectoral professionals, including Indigenous Communities and Tribal Nations, to share nature-based solutions, best practices and experiences in the Great Lakes on a quarterly or bi-annual basis.
Sharing
Contribute to multi-national initiatives and facilitate knowledge transfer between practitioners.
Learning
Create regional resources and networks for practitioners.
Participation
Participate and provide a voice for the Great Lakes Community of Practice (CoP) at larger conference settings at the biennial Coastal Zone Canada Association (CZCA) conference.
News and Events
News and Events
NbCS Pacific Workshop on Nature-based Coastal Solutions – Oct. 2024
Webinar: Feb. 26, 2024 featuring Jill Estrada, Great Lakes Commission
Webinar: Feb. 13, 2024 featuring Benji Eisenberg of UBC
Nov. 30, 2023 Webinar – Understanding the Basics of Coastal Geomorphology in Salmon Habitat Restoration
Webinar: Sept. 18, 2023 Hosted by the Great Lakes Chapter
Webinar: Sept. 28, 2023 Considerations for Nature-Based Solutions in the Arctic
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Webinars
Webinars
Recorded Webinars
Miss a live webinar? Good news! Coastal Zone Canada is on YouTube! Visit the CZCA channel to see all recorded webinars.
Executive Committee
An Executive Committee has been established to inform and advance the agreed-upon objectives of the Chapter. The Executive Committee will assist in identifying and coordinating annual tactics on behalf of members of the Chapter that respond to the identified goal and objectives.
Kate Hayes
Brianna Lunardi
Rachael Taylor
Libby George
Jenny Gharib
Jennifer Crilly
Negin Ficzkowski
To learn more about NBCS initiatives across the country, please visit the other regional chapter sites below:
