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Coastal Hazard Assessment

What is a Coastal Hazard Assessment (CHA)? A Coastal Hazard Assessment (CHA) is a free service that provides a summary of potential erosion and flood hazards associated with a coastal property. The CHA is intended to provide guidance for current and...

Climate Hazard and Risk Information System (CHRIS)

View the Climate Hazard & Risk Information System (CHRIS) - For the best experience, please ensure you have the latest version of your web browser. How do I use CHRIS? There are a couple of resources that provide step-by-step instructions on how to...

Coastal Erosion Monitoring

How is coastal erosion being monitored in PEI? The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action has collaborated with the University of Prince Edward Island to carry out annual monitoring of coastal erosion since 2015. How is this monitoring...

Erosion and Flooding

PEI is affected by coastal erosion and coastal flooding. Because of our changing climate, inland flooding is also a risk in certain areas across the province. Erosion and flooding are hazards that impact everyone in PEI, in particular, residents and...

Post Tropical Storm Fiona Highwater Mark and Shoreline Erosion Field Notes

Field visits were made to several areas in PEI after Post Tropical Storm Fiona that experienced storm surge impacts. This report documents field notes and photos from these sites.

Prince Edward Island Coastal Property Guide

What is the Prince Edward Island Coastal Property Guide? The Prince Edward Island Coastal Property Guide answers basic questions relating to what you can and can’t do with your coastal property. It also discusses the potential risks of living on the...

Resilient coastal highways, public infrastructure supports communities

The Province is adapting to climate change by strengthening shoreline adaptation and protection efforts and creating resilient coastal highways and public infrastructure. PEI’s causeways are vital for supporting Islanders’ quality of life...

State of the Coast

What is the State of the Coast Report? The Province commissioned the Canadian Center for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) at University of PEI to publish the P EI State of the Coast Report (2023). The Report provides an overview of the current...

Watershed Flood Projections Reports

A Watershed Flood Projections Report provides detailed information on the projected flood water levels for the watershed in which a property or site is located. These reports are intended for planning and design professionals who want to reduce risk...

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