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Shoreline Development Can Impact Lake Health
High water levels and eroding shorelines have become major concerns for Michigan property owners—especially those living along the Great Lakes and inland lakes. While we can’t control Mother Nature, there are practical steps you can take to protect your shoreline and maintain lake health.
Simple Ways to Protect Your Shoreline:
- Create a natural buffer zone with vegetation.
- Plant native aquatic species to stabilize soil.
- Reduce turfgrass and impervious surfaces to limit runoff.
- Leave fallen trees for fish and wildlife habitat.
- Use minimal sand and consider bioengineering (lakescaping) for long-term stability.
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A Beautiful Threat
Backyard and business water gardens may look peaceful, but they can harbor trouble for mid-Atlantic ecosystems. The popularity of water gardening has helped aquatic invasive species spread, displacing native plants and harming local habitats. Many invasive plants grow in dense stands with few natural predators, disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.
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