CVC’s Shoreline Strategy (LOISS)
Credit Valley Conservation, together with a steering committee of municipal and agency partners, has begun a study of Lake Ontario’s Shoreline.
The Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy (LOISS) is a multi-year study to analyze the current conditions along the Lake Ontario shoreline.
When LOISS is complete, it will provide clear guidance on the steps we need to take as a community to protect and enhance our shoreline ecosystem for the future.
This study is the first step in working toward future plans to conserve, enhance and restore shoreline health. This plan will be integrated with broader Lake Ontario , Great Lakes initiatives and shoreline plans developed for neighbouring coastal areas.
Multidisciplinary Study Approach
CVC has been working on comprehensive subwatershed studies for many years. A similar approach is being used to study the Lake Ontario shoreline. The intent is to get a better understanding of ecosystems, processes, connections, functions and stresses that make up the shoreline zone.
Land Use and Climate Change
Gaining a better understanding of how climate change may affect water levels, weather patterns and shoreline ecosystems at a local scale will be important for future shore planning. The study will investigate implications of intensification and increased recreational pressures and development.
LOISS study area
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Living by the Lake – Residents’ Newsletter – Issue One
This is the first in a series of newsletters exclusively for residents living near the lakeshore in Mississauga. It highlights environmental issues and opportunities and showcases local residents that are doing their part for the community. (read more)
Living by the Lake – Business Newsletter – Issue One
This is the first in a series of newsletters exclusively for businesses and institutions near the lakeshore in Mississauga. It highlights environmental issues and opportunities and showcases local businesses that are doing their part for the community and demonstrating a commitment to good corporate citizenship. (read more)
Downloads
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy - Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Final Report (8.40 MB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix A - Hydrology & Hydraulics (1.51 MB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix B - Fluvial Geomorphology (11.23 MB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix C - Coastal Processes (1.29 MB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix D - Water Quality (1.28 MB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix E - Terrestrial Natural Heritage (9.06 MB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix F - Hydrogeology (9.74 MB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix G - Aquatic Natural Heritage (203 KB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix H - Ecological Goods & Services (120 KB)
- Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy – Background Review & Data Gap Analysis - Appendix I - Conservation Lands (934 KB)
