Natural Edge – Participating landowner evaluation results report (2017-2024)

Participating Landowner Evaluation Results: 2017-2024

The Natural Edge program empowers waterfront property owners to re-naturalize and restore their shoreline using native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. The program provides guidance and education to participants, and 100% of participants value fish and wildlife and the habitat that protects them. The results of the evaluation surveys show that 65% of landowners are not confident in knowing what to plant on their shoreline, but 94% of landowners said the guidance and education from The Natural Edge was critical to their participation. The program has a high success rate, with 100% of participants being very satisfied or satisfied with The Natural Edge.