The New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government has launched a State of the Coast report to begin tackling complex coastal pressures. This is a foundational step toward understanding the challenges facing New Brunswick’s unique coastal regions and identifying opportunities for improvement and action. This report will lead to recommendations to help protect and strengthen coastal communities in the face of increasing pressures. New Brunswick is collaborating with other provincial and federal departments, Indigenous groups, coastal experts, and members of the public to develop the report:
In the fall of 2025, the Department of Environment and Local Government hosted two coastal expert engagement sessions with more than 100 participants. The first session focused on information gathering and sharing, while the second explored key challenges and practical solutions to reduce coastal risks impacting natural, built, and socioeconomic systems. A summary of feedback received from these discussions and details about future public engagements planned for 2026 are available: HERE.