Shoreline Erosion Protection at Sagkeeng First Nation - Bruyere Point Extension
Official title: Sagkeeng First Nation - Shoreline Stabilization - Segment 4
Indigenous Services Canada is reviewing a shoreline stabilization project at Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba. The work involves placing rock armour along 80-165 metres of eroding shoreline at Bruyere Point near Lake Winnipeg. This is part of a larger effort to protect homes, roads, and Provincial Highway 11 from ongoing erosion that's been documented for 145 years.
Why This Matters
Live in Sagkeeng First Nation or near Traverse Bay? This project directly affects your community. Homes and roads are at risk from shoreline erosion that's been eating away at the land for over a century. Highway 11 could be disrupted if nothing is done.
What Could Change
If approved, construction crews will place large rocks along up to 165 metres of shoreline at Bruyere Point during winter 2024-2025. The bank will be reshaped to a gentler slope and the beach restored. Future phases could extend protection to culturally significant sites like Treaty Point.
Key Issues
- Will the erosion protection work adequately protect residential properties and Highway 11?
- What environmental mitigation measures are needed to protect fish habitat during construction?
- How will culturally significant sites like Treaty Point be protected in future phases?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.