The City of Nanaimo is asking residents for feedback as it continues planning for future sea level rise.
The city’s “Our Coastal City” project is studying how rising ocean levels and stronger winter storms could increase the risk of coastal flooding in the years ahead.
Recent technical studies have identified vulnerable areas, including Departure Bay, Duke Point, downtown Nanaimo and Protection Island.
Residents can provide feedback through an online survey open until June 12 or attend a public meeting Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
The city says community feedback will help shape options for responding to sea level rise and guide future development planning.
“Responding to climate change is everyone’s responsibility,” said Mayor Leonard Krog in a statement. “By working together, we can identify actions and opportunities to help our coastal community prepare for sea level rise.”
– Article includes files and image supplied by City of Nanaimo
