The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is continuing its efforts to update floodplain mapping for Coyle Creek and Draper’s Creek, with a fourth Public Information Session scheduled to share the final draft maps and gather further community feedback.
The mapping project focuses 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. These updates are essential to reflect current land use and climate data, ensuring better flood risk management for the surrounding communities.
The NPCA began community engagement for this project in April 2023, hosting three public sessions to date. The upcoming session will provide residents with the opportunity to view the final draft floodplain maps and ask questions before the mapping is finalized.
Public Information Session Details:
- Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Welland Civic Square, Community Room
“This project is about more than just maps - it’s about ensuring communities have the tools and information they need to prepare for and reduce the impacts of flooding,” says Brendan Buggeln, NPCA Project Manager. “We’re grateful for the continued input from residents and look forward to sharing the proposed updates with the community.”
Community members interested in this project are encouraged to attend the information session on August 28. Light refreshments will be provided.
Draft maps, project reports, and materials from previous information sessions are available on NPCA’s engagement portal. Community members can also use the portal’s Q&A tool to submit questions directly to project staff.
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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