The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) hosted the fourth Public Information Centre (PIC) on August 28 at the Welland Civic Centre in Welland. The session was an opportunity for the community to learn more about floodplain mapping and the final draft maps under review for Coyle Creek and Draper’s Creek.
The session focused on two important watercourses in the Niagara Peninsula watershed: Coyle Creek in the Town of Pelham, and Draper’s Creek which flows through both the Town of Pelham and the City of Welland. The final draft mapping ensures the updates reflect current land use and climate data, ensuring better flood risk management for the surrounding communities.
This session marks a key step in NPCA’s commitment to open dialogue and community engagement, as we work together to better understand local flood risk and support more informed decision-making.
Community members unable to attend can access project information, view materials, or submit feedback through the NPCA’s public engagement platform: Get Involved NPCA.
View the final draft mapping - Coyle Creek and Draper’s Creek.
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About Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority:
As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all. NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.
NPCA is the caretaker of 43 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.
Media inquiries to be directed to:
Jennifer McQuillan, Communications and Marketing Specialist
Mobile: 905-933-0532
jmcquillan@npca.ca
Questions about the Coyle Creek and Draper’s Creek Floodplain mapping project:
Brendan Buggeln, Manager – Natural Hazard Management and Resiliency
floodplainmapping@npca.ca