Fringey Mini - Newfoundland, more like new found erosion

Coastal erosion on Newfoundland’s Bois Island is accelerating fast, exposing historic artifacts and forcing the provincial government to confront tough choices. In this episode, we break down the newly mapped erosion rates , the challenges facing homeowners and municipalities, and why officials say retreat may be the only realistic long‑term strategy.Coastal erosion isn’t just a distant climate headline—it’s reshaping communities right now. In this episode, we dive into the provincial government’s latest push to develop a risk‑mitigation plan for Newfoundland’s vulnerable coastlines . Provincial archaeologists recently mapped dramatic changes on Bois Island near Ferryland, revealing how much land has disappeared since 1951 and even exposing historic artifacts like cannon muzzles and clay pipe fragments as the shoreline collapses Current page+1Current page. Provincial archeologists recently sounded the alarm about the problem after mapping out the rapid rate of coastal erosio...Current page. A map showing how much the coast line of Bois Island has changed since 1951 (PAO) Assistant Deputy Minister Susan Squire....Assistant Deputy Minister Susan Squires explains why erosion is so difficult to stop and why global best practices now focus on engineered defenses, managed retreat, and community‑level adaptation . We explore what these strategies mean for homeowners, municipalities, and the future of coastal living—and how government funding for breakwaters and other protections fits into the broader response.A grounded, eye‑opening look at how climate‑driven erosion is forcing governments and communities to rethink the edges of the island.article: https://vocm.com/2026/05/11/coastal-erosion-on-provincial-government-agenda/Music: Artist: David & Goliath Song Track: Wooden Legs Genre: Celtic, Folk