Crews have begun stockpiling 150 trucks loads of Island stone at the beach in Souris which will soon be be installed about 45 metres off-shore to create P.E.I. Two reefs will be constructed, each at about 30 metres long and 10 metres wide, running parallel to the shore. Provincial officials say this could the first of more off-shore reefs to come in an on-going effort to respond to climate change issues. The plan, according to the province, is for the reef to create still waters along the shore and protect the dunes — as well as the highway that runs along the Souris causeway. Brian Thompson says he expects the reef to work and that it could be the first of many on P.E.I.

Source: CBC News January 27, 2018 00:00 UTC