Shoreline Program
Are you losing more and more of your lawn to the lake or stream each year? Are you concerned about the rain runoff from your house and driveway making the lake dirty and unswimmable? Are you interested in increasing habitat and wildlife on your property to enjoy while sipping your coffee on the deck? If you answered yes to any or all of these, our shoreline program might be perfect for you!
Planting native grasses and flowers along the shoreline or installing a rain garden reduces the amount of pollutants running into your lake and increases food and shelter for wildlife such as birds and butterflies, all while providing you an endless summer of bright, beautiful flowers.
The EOT SWCD is here to help you assess the resource concerns on your property, come up with a planting design, and maybe even cover up to 75% of the cost of installation, all at no charge to you. Check out more of the resources below to learn more!
Lakescaping Benefits:
- Increases privacy
- Reduces lawn maintenance
- Improves water quality for fishing and swimming
- Provides better erosion control than common alternative methods such as rip rap, concrete, or retaining walls
- Provides habitat for wildlife, especially pollinators
Native Plant Guide
Find tips to identify common shoreline and rain garden grasses and flowers, as well as some common weeds.
