Protecting Your Shoreline: A Workshop for Lakefront Property Owners
Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes which are essential habitat for fish and wildlife. This workshop is designed to educate interested lakefront property owners on natural erosion control methods, and will discuss techniques for using natural materials and native vegetation along the shoreline to provide erosion control and habitat value while maintaining the aesthetic value of the lakefront.
Cost: Early Registration $50/person ($25 for a 2nd member of the same household)
Workshop Topics:
- Healthy lake ecosystems
- Designing natural landscapes on lake shorelines
- Bio-engineering techniques to address high impact shorelines
- Using native plants in shoreline landscapes
- Common inland lake Invasive species
- State of Michigan rules and regulations
Information on the workshop and natural shorelines can also be found at www.mishorelinepartnership.org.
