Our Shoreland

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Lawns down to the water's edge have few of the benefits of a natural shoreline. Lawns provide very little wildlife habitat and are often over-fertilized leading to run-off which causes algal blooms and excessive aquatic plant growth. Because lawns at water's edge have shallow root systems they also allow shoreline erosion and lake sedimentation.

The creation of a buffer zone balances our needs and priorities with those of the lake.  Buffer zones return many desirable features to your shoreline including:

• Providing a diverse wildlife habitat
• Filtering out pollutants and stopping sediment runoff that degrades water quality
• Preventing shoreline erosion by absorbing wave action
• Providing the natural beauty of wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and aquatic plants
• Giving you more leisure time to enjoy the lake

To learn more about buffer zones, lakeshore landscaping, and shoreland restoration please take a look at the information we have assembled for you below.