Is information available about using landscaping to prevent shoreline erosion?
Lakes need a green buffer to prevent the erosion of shorelands into the water. Nature provides that buffer along undisturbed shorelines, but along developed properties, it’s landscaping that needs to provide protection from runoff. In that effort, ground covers, shrubs, and trees serve an important function in trapping sediment and nutrient-laden water. An LWA online brochure suggests landscaping strategies for both established and new properties. Included are lists of both native and appropriate non-native species for different soil and light conditions.
