Here you will find a comprehensive collection of free educational resources dedicated to helping rural shoreline property owners, families, municipalities, lake groups, and educators protect their lakes and restore natural habitat. Explore guides, best practices, case studies, lesson plans, and tools to become a freshwater protector. All resources are freely shareable so please include them in a newsletter, on social media, or printed for a community booth!
Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.
Lakes are the places we go to enjoy quality time with friends and family, find peace and quiet, and connect with nature. However, it's important for us to limit our impact on these beautiful bodies …
Pools can be a great addition to any property. However, in order to maintain safe swimming conditions, the water can often contain chlorine, bromide, salt, and algaecides which can cause damage to freshwater ecosystems if …
One of the biggest benefits of a naturalized shoreline is erosion control. While man-made structures such as retaining walls can disrupt natural processes in the nearby waterbody, naturalized shorelines are not only beneficial for our …
Protect your lake by restoring a natural shoreline. We want to help you improve your lake’s water quality by reducing run-off and attracting wildlife like butterflies and frogs.
Have you ever wondered how to naturalize your shoreline? What should you and your family be looking for on your property that might impact water quality and wildlife habitat availability? Chloe and Monica from Watersheds …
Did you know that your choice of shoreline lighting matters for lake health? Everything from the bulb type and temperature to the type of shade can make a difference. Individual choices significantly impact the fight …
The Mississippi Lake Planning Committee developed a process to engage the community in the development of a lake stewardship plan. The process involved a 25-member Planning Committee, a Technical Advisory Committee, and a Communications Strategy. …
Salt vulnerable areas are specific parts of freshwater systems that are particularly susceptible to contamination from salts. When addressing road salt concerns in a given community, these areas should be prioritized for monitoring and management …
A 'hard' shoreline refers to one that has significant manmade structures, from retaining walls to docks. Hard shorelines come with many potential negative impacts on natural hydrological processes and wildlife in the adjacent freshwater body, …