Shoreland Management

A storm water basin holds rainwater after a storm so that it can be released slowly enough that it wont cause flooding and erosion. This comprehen...

Author(s) Lynn Markham, Kate Demorest Healthy watersheds make healthy lakes and higher property values. Created for people who live on developed ...

This introduction to life at The Water's Edge reveals the advantages of a natural, wildlife-friendly shore, and describes how you can restore, cre...

Author(s) David S. Liebl, Robert Korth On many Wisconsin lakeshores, where once nights were dark enough that one could see the Milky Way and Pleia...

The authors sketch the intricate interconnection between plants, animals, and water along Wisconsin shores. They discuss the grasses, flowers, an...

The authors describe how to begin restoring a shore to its native state, a task that requires taking into account the topography and soil of the s...

A green lawn running down to the water edge allows 18 times more sediment and seven times more phosphorus to run into the water than a natural sho...