Proactively manage for risks to public health and safety

Approach

Tactics

Increase communication with public on the health risk of algae blooms in lakes. Need public to understand warmer temperatures means more algae blooms, and this will impact water-based recreation.
Evaluate facilities near water edges and shorelines to ensure they are not negatively affecting water quality (e.g. septic systems, vault toilets, pit toilets).
Develop clear communication campaigns using social science research to address increased dispersed uses near waterline.

Sensitivity

• Higher temperatures will lead to an increase in recreation demand- while lack of summer precipitation will reduce suitable sites for water-based recreation.

Strategy

Reduce climate-related risks to the public