Roy L hales/ Cortes Currents - The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is applying for a grant to assess the extent and potential vulnerabilities of sea level rise on Cortes and Quadra Islands.
The Grant
The Union of BC Municipalities is willing to provide successful applicants with up to $150,000 to ensure they have accurate knowledge of the potential flood hazards and develop effective strategies to mitigate the risks.
Geographic data would be used to model the potential threat to residences, docks, marinas, Regional and Provincial Parks.
Specific areas on Cortes and Quadra Islands
Smelt Bay, Mansons Landing park, Rebecca Spit, Quathiaski Cove, Hoskyn Channel, Hank’s Beach, Gnat Park and Moon Park were among the locations specifically mentioned.
Once completed, the proposed project will support local governments’ and First Nations’ ability to better understand the risk of sea level rise, support land use planning and policy development and provide information for public outreach efforts.
