Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20Climate change is real and it is happening now. The impacts of climate change in Ontario are already being observed. The impacts of climate change outlined in this document should be considered as part of your waterfront stewardship plan. As a good waterfront property owner and Lake Steward, you make wise environmental and economic decisions, and implement the most effective strategies to help your waterfront property be more resilient to climate change. Many of these management options are already part of good stewardship practices to enhance wildlife, recreation, and other objectives. You may also want to consider how your shoreline can play a vital role to help capture carbon emissions, reduce erosion and minimize the impacts of climate change in the future. Now is the time to get informed, make plans, and manage your waterfront property as an informed steward. Shorelines that are well adapted to new and changing conditions will be better able to meet your management goals as you build a more sustainable future for your waterfront property. Good shoreline management can save you time and money The choices you make will affect how well your waterfront property can withstand changes or recover after extreme weather. It is important that property owners take steps to keep shorelines healthy even as conditions change. Preparing for these changes now will save time and money in the long run, improve shoreline/lake health, increase your enjoyment of your property, and reduce the risk of shoreline damage in the future. There are several things property owners can do to enhance the ability of waterfront properties to adapt to climate change and its effects (see the list on the inside of the back page). In most cases, these actions are part of normal shoreline management. 02 Climate change is happening