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Protect and improve water quality and maintain a healthy and attractive shoreline

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Minimize your impact on Minnesota's lakes and rivers. For property owners, lake associations, landscape professionals, and local government leaders. Topics include: shoreland revegetation, planting, erosion control, plant identification, and invasive species. About the Program.

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Educational Offerings

Educational Materials — Find publications and videos in the Extension Store and other recommended sources.

Workshops — Scheduled and open to the public, and custom workshops tailored to address your local shoreland needs.

Research and Demonstrations — Workshops participants and University researchers collaborate in hands-on shoreland restoration projects.

Program Hot Topics

What is swimmer's itch and how can I avoid it? — What can be done about it?

Features

Shoreland video series

Video series: Better Living on our Lakes and Rivers

These nine videos cover topics from septic systems to water conservation for shoreland home and cabin owners.

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Protect your Lake Home or Cabin Shoreland

Free fact sheets – How to keep your lake shore property in tip top shape while enjoying it.

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Rain Barrels: A Way of Collecting & Using Rainwater

Rain barrels reduce the amount of stormwater by collecting roof runoff and storing it for future use.

Contact Information

Karen Terry
Extension Educator
Water Resource Management
West Central Research and Outreach Center
46352 State Hwy 329
Morris, MN 56267
kterry@umn.edu
Office Phone: 320-589-1711
Mobile Phone: 218-770-9301
Fax: 320-589-4870

Program Team
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