The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is in the process of updating floodplain mapping for Coyle Creek in Pelham and Draper's Creek which flows through both Pelham and Welland.

The project began in April 2023 and NPCA has since then hosted three information sessions to receive input from the community.

Residents are once again invited to attend a fourth information session on August 28, where staff and engineering teams will present the proposed draft maps (See Final Draft Maps) for both creeks and obtain additional feedback.


This portal will house important documents that all are welcome to review, a project timeline which outlines the process for updating the floodplains, and frequently asked questions.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED & PARTICIPATE:

An important part of this process is engaging our community, particularly those who live in the vicinity of these creeks.

1. Attend the Information Session on Thursday, August 28 at 6 p.m. at the Welland Civic Square.
2. Review presentations from the two information sessions and the proposed draft mapping and provide feedback or questions through the Q&A tool below.
3. Email written comment to Brendan Buggeln, Program Manager of Natural Hazard Management and Resiliency, at floodmapping@npca.ca.


Online Feedback:

Members of the community are welcome to also review all the available documents and provide feedback through the online Q&A tool below.

Following the August 28 in-person session, there will be a 30-day commenting period until September 28 where the public can provide additional feedback on the proposed draft maps.

VIEW THE FINAL DRAFT MAPPING HERE.

We encourage you to continue checking back for updates on this floodplain mapping project.

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