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Local stakeholder groups have a venue for collaboration in building a healthy and resilient Lake Erie coastal ecosystem
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Local stakeholder groups have sufficient technical and scientific information to identify causes of impairment and take effective action
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Activities of the local stakeholder groups are aligned with broad Lake Erie basin wide ecosystem management
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The actions of Local Stakeholder Groups are mutually reinforcing towards building a healthy and resilient Lake Erie coastal ecosystem
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Community members are aware of the importance of a healthy and resilient Lake Erie coastal ecosystem, potential threats, actions underway, and opportunities for involvement
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Meet the Team
Gregary Ford
Executive Director
Gregary started with Niagara Coastal in 2018 as the Coastal Stewardship Coordinator. As the Executive Director, Gregary is responsible for designing and implementing the community initiatives envisioned by the members of the Niagara Coastal Community Collaborative.
Tessa Anderson
Water Science and Communications Specialist
Tessa is responsible for the communication and delivery of Niagara Coastal's water science programs. With a background in Ecosystem Restoration and experience as the project coordinator for Swim Drink Fish's Niagara monitoring hub, Tessa brings an inductive approach to engaging our local communities in data collection to help better inform restoration efforts across Lake Erie’s shoreline.
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Kiersten McCutcheon
VAST Project Coordinator
Kiersten started work with Niagara Coastal in 2021. Her role primarily focusses on developing and delivering our VAST Initiative. Kiersten is a champion of environmental education for the public, acknowledging the important role it plays in promoting healthy ecosystems.
Maria Quintero
Niagara Coastal Intern
Maria is an environmental engineer currently enrolled in the Environmental Management and Assessment program at Niagara College. Her role is to support the Community-based Water Monitoring initiative. Throughout her professional career, she has been involved in surface water bodies analysis and monitoring, enjoying being surrounded by water and the life that lives in it.
Members
Advisors
Observers
Niagara Coastal is a shared forum where community groups, municipalities, provincial ministries, and federal agencies can collaboratively address issues impacting the Lake Erie shoreline.
Bert Miller Nature Club | NGO |
Fort Erie Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) | NGO |
Friends of Fort Erie Creeks | NGO |
Lorraine Bay Association | NGO |
Lorraine Bay Water Quality Group | NGO |
Port Colborne Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) | NGO |
Reif Estate Winery | NGO |
Swim Drink Fish | NGO |
Waverly Beach Roundtable | NGO |
City of Port Colborne | MUNICIPALITY |
Town of Fort Erie | MUNICIPALITY |
Wainfleet Township | MUNICIPALITY |
Environment and Climate Change Canada | AGENCY |
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority | AGENCY |
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry | AGENCY |
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks | AGENCY |
Niagara College Canada | ACADEMIC INSTITUTION |