shorelinE Restoration

Top Ten Reasons to Support a Nature-Based Shoreline 

1. Increases biodiversity: Provide habitat for a wide variety of native wildlife
2. Improves air and water quality: Vegetation improves water quality near the shoreline by filtering nutrients and pollutants from runoff before it enters the water and causes algal blooms and excessive aquatic plant growth.
3. Increases recreation value: Good water quality is important for swimming, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing 
4. Prevents shoreline erosion: Native vegetation stabilizes and protects the shore by absorbing wave action from storms, wind and passing boats
5. Provides recreational access to the water: Nature-based practices can be used together in custom combinations to fit a variety of needs while preserving or enhancing water access
6. Enjoy abundant nature: Recreating the natural habitat with flowers, shrubs, trees, and aquatic plants will attract and support fish, insects and birds
7. Natural mosquito control: Attract beneficial predatory insects that reduce the mosquito population
8. Increases property value: A natural shore adds beauty to your property for your enjoyment and increases property values
9. Saves time and money: A natural shore reduces mowing area and helps prevent erosion 
10. Help to deter geese! A shoreline with natural vegetation is a deterrent to geese that prefer open areas with clear sightlines to spot potential predators