Let coastlines be coastlines: How nature-based approaches can protect Canada's coasts

Storm surges and flooding along Canadian coasts have become regular occurrences, prompting the need to consider nature-based solutions to protect property and infrastructure. Historically, hard infrastructure such as walls and dykes have beenhttps://denmark.timesinternet.in/pictures/Close.png used, but they are ineffective, expensive to maintain, and contribute to erosion. Nature-based solutions, such as wetland restoration and living shorelines, provide benefits such as flood protection, shoreline pollution prevention, and support for biodiversity.