Residents along Lake Erie in Amherstburg, Ontario are spending thousands of dollars to protect their homes from erosion, which has worsened significantly in recent years, according to the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). The high water level cycle, combined with climate change, storm events, and the lack of ice cover on the lakes, are exacerbating the situation. ERCA has seen a 30% increase in permits for shoreline maintenance and break wall systems over the last five years. The Andrews family has spent around $50,000 on their property to protect their shoreline, including adding cement blocks, concrete, and Gabian stone. Despite the challenges, they have no intention of moving and will continue to put money into the property to protect it. ERCA predicts that erosion will likely continue, and break wall collapse will occur within the next two to five years.