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Shoreline restoration on Spring Lake
Leave a natural (or at least an unfertilized) buffer of 15 to 25 feet along lakes. This will reduce and filter runoff, deter geese, and keep chemical use away from the water. Many new developments have designated buffer areas around wetlands and watercourses - look for signs marking the buffer boundary and refrain from mowing, fertilizing, or dumping (lawn clippings, pet waste, etc.) in the buffer.
You may also wish to take a shoreland management class from the University of Minnesota Extension Service, or watch one of these short informative videos on shoreland management.
There are also upcoming classes on shorelines and rain gardens available through the Scott Clean Water Education Program (SCWEP). Grants and technical/design assistance are available through the classes offered via SCWEP. The Blue Thumb program also provides information on plant selection, DIY designs and local sources of native plants for shoreline stabilization.
