Shoreline Restoration by Love Your Lake

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Category Ottawa Faith Community Capacity Building Program
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Erosion Habitat Restoration Lake Health Ottawa Faith Community Capacity Building Program Water Quality

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Healthy Shorelines for Healthy Lakes
Healthy Shorelines for Healthy Lakes
Healthy Shorelines for Healthy Lakes

A shoreline buffer is a strip of vegetation that helps maintain the health of a shoreline. It reduces contaminants, erosion, and improves water quality. A buffer can be created by letting nature take over or by planting trees, shrubs, and perennials. Retaining walls can cause erosion and are not recommended.

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