Shore Up Your Shoreline
Is your lakeshore eroding, unsightly or seem to be a goose magnet? Does your lake water turn green each summer? Native plants stabilize shorelines and act as a buffer between your yard and the lake. The roots of native plants filter and absorb polluted run-off and excess nutrients before they ever enter the water. What’s more, native plants anchor soil while beautifying your shoreline. The natural height and density of native plantings also discourage geese who prefer turf. Encourage neighbors to join you in keeping your lake clean. After all, protecting the lake enhances everyone’s enjoyment while preserving property values.
Take a Virtual Tour of Shoreline Projects
- View Shoreline Projects
Tools to Design My Own Shoreline Stabilization Project
- How To Video (mov)
- Planning Packet (pdf) contains printable step-by-step how-to information
- Enter your sun, bloom time and color in the Plant Selector to customize your plant list
- Planting Blueprints
- Project Cost Calculator
- Native Plant Brochure(pdf)
- DNR Restore Your Shore for residents and professionals
Where can I get more help?
- Search for a Blue Thumb partner to help you design, install and/or provide plants for your project
- Grant Opportunities
- Find an expert to talk to your group