Green Shores Case Studies

The following case studies were created to detail the implementation of two projects within the Kespukwitk/Southwest Nova Scotia Priority Place, and how the Green Shores for Homes program was applied to conserve and restore Species at Risk habitat.

Molega Lake [English]

Lac Molega [Français]

Kingsburg Beach [English]

Plage de Kingsburg [Français]

The following case studies were created to provide additional background information, to highlight certain credits, or to focus on a particular aspect of the shoreline for anyone interested in learning more about the Green Shores for Homes program in the Maritimes.

Credit 2.1 Highlight: Enhanced Critical, Sensitive, and Migratory Bird Habitat Stewardship

Neighbouring Effects of Hard Armouring

Green Shores Level 1 Training in Nova Scotia: February-June 2024

Credit 1.2: Setback/Impact Avoidance Nova Scotia Case Study

Credit 1.2 Feeder Bluffs Bonus Nova Scotia Case Study

Sea Level Rise in Nova Scotia Case Study

Shoreline Access: Values, Threats, and Best Practices

Monitoring Green Shores Projects

Credit 1.6: Managed Retreat Case Study

Hardened Shorelines Impact SAV, Eelgrass: Case Study

Early case studies were supported by the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund, delivered by the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Early case studies were also supported by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation.