About
FUNDING PARTNERS
The Lakehead Coastal Resilience Management Plan has been funded by Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Resilience Coastal Communities program.
OBJECTIVES
Public Engagement
Stakeholders and landowners will be engaged throughout the project to establish community values, identify existing threats, and co-develop the management plan to increase coastal resilience.
Updated Hazard Mapping
The project will generate updated flooding and erosion hazard mapping for the coastal jurisdiction of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority based on historical extremes. A second set of maps will be produced that integrated the impacts of a changing climate on natural hazards.
Coastal Resilience Management Plan
The updated hazard mapping will be used to complete a vulnerability assessment for coastal assets, including harbours and ports, roads and utility corridors, private and public lands, and ecosystems. Long-term strategies to increase resilience to natural hazards will be co-developed with the communities in the study area.
CONSULTING TEAM
The KGS Group is leading the consulting team, that also includes DHI Water and Environment (DHI), and Zuzek Inc.
We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. Dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management services, our highly experienced team of engineers, scientists and technologists provide a complete range of environmental and engineering services for nearly every market. We have the expertise to tackle almost any project, and we care enough to do it right. Our purpose is to build lasting relationships with the promise of building things to last. To us, that means putting our clients and our people first and never taking the easy way out. It means thinking in the long term, not the short term, and going above and beyond on every project, every time. When you work with us, you get the expertise of a seasoned team who understands and cares for your project as deeply as you. That’s Experience in Action.
Learn more about us at www.kgsgroup.com.
DHI Water & Environment, Inc. (DHI) is the Canadian subsidiary of DHI A/S, a Denmark-based independent and research institute dedicated to solving complex water-related challenges worldwide. As part of the DHI Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, we provide advanced research, expert consultancy, and professional training in all areas of water environments. Through decades of innovation and real-world application, DHI delivers science-based solutions, empowering clients and partners with cutting-edge technology, industry-leading software, and deep local expertise.
With over 65 years of experience across 140+ countries, DHI channels its vast knowledge through local teams, tailored solutions, and industry-leading software products. We have a strong Canadian team of experts, scientists and coastal engineers, including staff throughout Ontario, and local to Thunder Bay. Our mission is to make water knowledge globally accessible, helping clients and partners solve complex water-related challenges. Globally, our team consists of 1,300+ specialists, including 60+ scientists,
researchers, and engineers spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific, working across all time zones. DHI provides a comprehensive suite of technical Services and solutions across multiple sectors.
Learn more about us at www.dhigroup.com
Zuzek Inc. specializes in erosion and flooding assessments, hazard mapping, climate change adaptation, and resilience plans. We implement rigorous scientific analysis, systems thinking, and embrace a team approach to project execution. Working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders, we strive to share information on natural hazards in a meaningful way, develop longterm
sustainable solutions to decrease risk, and to improve the health and resilience of our communities.
Learn more about us at www.zuzekinc.com
PROJECT SCHEDULE
