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Better Living on Our Lakes and Rivers video series

Keeping Our Shores: Shoreland Best Management Practices

Introduces best management practices that shoreland owners can use to protect the water quality in a lake or river, including shoreline filter strips, proper septic maintenance, and appropriate lawn care practices. (15:20)

The Living Shore: Best Management Practices for Shoreland Vegetation

Reviews benefits of shoreland vegetation and provides information on re-establishing vegetative strips along shorelines. (16:49)

Shoreland Restoration: A Growing Solution

Outlines why natural shorelines help protect water quality and wildlife habitat, and introduces how shoreland property owners can restore natural functions to their shorelines. (15:30)

Standing Firm Against Erosion: Best Management Practices for Shoreland Stabilization

Covers reasons why erosion occurs and shows several different techniques for stabilizing shorelines. (18:25)

Stop Exotics, Clean Your Boat

Illustrates the steps boaters, sailors, and personal watercraft users can take to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants and animals. (11:09)

Rivers: Ribbons of Life

Illustrates the importance of land use and land management along rivers and within a watershed, with a focus on responsible land use decisions and protecting natural vegetation along rivers. (22:00)

Culverts: Not Just Something to Pass Over

Highlights the importance of properly installed and maintained culverts. (20:09)

Septic Systems Revealed: A Guide to Operation, Care, and Maintenance

Describes the basics of septic systems, including system features, safety, use, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. (23:32)

Water Conservation: Managing Our Precious Liquid Asset

Stresses the economic savings, improved wastewater treatement, and reduction in chemical use that result from conservation. (21:45)