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A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 1
Published on June 21, 2022
The steps taken by a lakefront property owner, and current participant in MSU Extension’s Lake & Stream Leaders Institute, to change his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home home for birds and butterflies. -
Inland lake shoreline erosion control demonstrated at Kellogg Biological Station
Published on June 21, 2022
Updated website offers video of the rebuilding of an eroded bank on Gull Lake using encapsulated soil lift technique. -
Build your own seeded coir logs for use in shoreline restoration? Part 1
Published on June 21, 2022
This novel approach to restoring shorelines with native plant seeds secured in homemade coir logs is being tested on the Keweenaw Peninsula. -
Landscaping important to maintaining health of shorelines
Published on June 21, 2022
“Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan’s Inland Lakes: Guidebook for Property Owners,” provides guidance on lake-friendly natural shoreline landscaping. -
Invasive species in your Jambalaya?
Published on June 21, 2022
Cajun food lovers may be happy to learn the invasive rusty crayfish has been “demoted” from Michigan’s list of prohibited species to the restricted species list. But what does this regulation change mean for home cooks?
