Shoreline/Streambank Erosion Control & Restoration:
Your shoreline is part of a large community which can have impacts far and wide. Maintaining or restoring your shoreline is essential for our waters health and to providing fish and wildlife habitat. This concept, often referred to as shoreland buffers or lakescaping, extends both lakeward and landward from the water's edge. Generally, a natural buffer strip at least 25 feet landward is preferred, but any unmowed or undisturbed area provides benefits.
We are available to assist you with technical information, design, cost share, and implementation of your project. If you are interested in a shoreline erosion control project, please contact:
Greg Berg
Riparian Resources Specialist
Stearns County SWCD
Phone: 320-251-7800 x 3
Direct: 320-345-6479
Email: greg.berg@mn.nacdnet.net
Shoreline/Streambank Stabilization & Restoration Benefits:
1. Controls shoreline erosion with deep rooted plants
2. Protects water quality by filtering runoff
3. Reduces flooding
4. Creates fish and wildlife habitat
5. Discourages nuisance geese
6. Low maintenance
7. Provides privacy
Project Fact Sheets:
Streambank Restoration & Stabilization Projects:
City of St. Augusta - Kiffmeyer Park -
Mississippi River - Streambank Stabilization
Raingarden Projects:
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Shoreline Restoration &
Stabilization Projects:
Big Fish Lake - Shoreline Stabilization
Big Fish Lake - Shoreline Restoration
Cedar Island Lake - Shoreline Stabilization
Cedar Island Lake - Shoreline Stabilization
Great Northern Lake - Shoreline Stabilization
Lake Koronis - Shoreline Restoration
Lake Sagatagan - Shoreline Stabilization
Little Birch Lake - Shoreline Stabilization
Rice Lake - Shoreline Restoration
Sauk Lake - Shoreline Stabilization
Misc. Projects:
Horseshoe Lake - Erosion & Water Runoff Control
Rice Lake - Gully/Wetland Restoration
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