NATURAL LAKE & STREAMBANK PROTECTION & NATURAL BUFFERS. By Sam Martin, Water Management Specialist, Pine SWCD

NATURAL LAKE & STREAMBANK PROTECTION & NATURAL BUFFERS By Sam Martin, Water Management Specialist, Pine SWCD

Natural Lake & Streambank Protection & Natural Buffers Lakeshore & Streambank Erosion Projects Bioengineering Practices Native Shoreline Plantings Technical Assistance State Cost-Share Funding

Lakeshore Stabilization & Buffer Island Lake

Lakeshore Stabilization Island Lake

Gully Stabilization Island Lake

Bioengineering w/biologs Cross Lake

Bio-engineering w/biologs Cross Lake

Lakeshore on Cross Lake

Streambank Stabilization Kettle River

Streambank Erosion Kettle River

Streambank Stabilization Pine River

Gully Stabilization Sturgeon Island

Bio-engineering Practices Coconut Fiber Logs (Biologs) Willow Wattles (Live Fascines) Erosion Control Fabric (with plant plugs) Tree Revetments

Biologs on Cross Lake

Biolgs After One Year

Biologs After One Year

Biologs Installed As Wavebreaks

Biologs Used As Wavebreaks

Erosion Control Fabric

Erosion Control Fabric on Slope

Tree Revetment on Kettle River

Installing Tree Revetment

Knocking Down Ledge

Installing Willow Bundles

Native Shoreline Plantings Filter out nutrients and sediment Help stabilize the shoreline with their long roots Provide habitat for wildlife Can be very beautiful Can spend less time mowing and more time enjoying

Recommended Species List

Planting Tips Spray planting area with Rodeo 2 weeks or more prior to planting or put down black plastic to kill grass Can plant native seeds with cover crop and then plant plugs For a more manicured look can put down mulch first and then plant through mulch Erosion control fabric can be used

More Planting Tips Plant at least half grasses for erosion control Can buy seeds and plants from native nurseries Different plants for different areas of moisture and sunlight Below OHW - permit from DNR Waters

Plant Selection Help Restore Your Shore CD from DNR website or from Minnesota Bookstore Will select plants that are native to Pine County Can pick plants based on characteristics of your site

Not Natural, Excessive Rock

Natural Shoreline Planting Cross Lake

Native Shoreline Planting Cross Lake

Native Planting Cross Lake

Natural Buffer Cross Lake

Native Planting Cross Lake

Other Options Do not mow 25 feet next to shore and see what grows fill in with plants where needed Plant willows on shore once established, sheer off, roots will stabilize

Technical Assistance Site Visit Give Recommendations If receive cost-share 1. Engineer survey & design project 2. Supervise construction 3. Sign off on project

State Cost-Share Funding State Cost-Share Program provides up to 75% cost-share for a project Snake River Watershed provides up to 50% cost share for project in the WS if approved DNR Shoreland Grant provides up to 75% cost share if approved. Must submit application by September 1 st

State Cost Share Project Priority Policy High Priority Serious erosion & soil loss Medium Priority Minimal erosion & soil loss but willing to use bio-engineering practices when applicable Low Priority Minimal erosion & soil loss

State Cost Share Vegetative Buffer Policy 25 foot native buffer strip required to receive cost share funds when using rock riprap 75% of buffer will remain unmowed Each site will be considered on a case by case basis

Summary Lake & Streambank Erosion Projects Bio-engineering Practices Native Shoreline Plantings Technical Assistance State Cost-Share Funding

Thank You! Sam Martin, Water Management Specialist Pine SWCD, 260 Morris Ave N, Hinckley MN 55037 Phone: 320-384-7431