The Municipality of Clarington, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), is launching a Coastal Process Study to guide the restoration of the Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Beach.
The study will be funded in part by a $100,000 grant over two years from the Government of Canada’s Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative. This initiative supports local projects focused on improving water quality and ecosystem health within the Great Lakes, said a municipal statement.
It explained that the Coastal Process Study will build on previous assessments of the Lake Ontario shoreline, including the 2019 Lake Ontario Canadian Nearshore Assessment and the 2020 Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Plan.
Project Purpose
This study aims to understand how natural forces such as waves, currents, and sediment movement affect the coastline and existing jetties. This information will be crucial in designing a restoration approach for the Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Beach that is both functional and resilient to environmental changes, particularly those related to climate change.
“Creating a vibrant and inviting waterfront for Clarington is a key vision for our community,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. “The Coastal Process Study and the subsequent restoration efforts are significant steps towards achieving this vision. We are grateful for the Government of Canada’s support in making this project a reality.”
The municipality said the restoration of the Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Beach aligns with Clarington’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, which prioritizes enhancing the municipality’s waterfront. Residents can learn more about other initiatives under Clarington’s Corporate Climate Action Plan by visiting www.clarington.net/ClimateChange.