Natural shorelines
Helpful resources and links on natural shorelines, erosion control, and greenbelts or riparian.
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership
MSU - Aquatic and Shoreline Gardening in Michigan
USDA Plants Database
What to Plant | US EPA
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership
MSU - Aquatic and Shoreline Gardening in Michigan
USDA Plants Database
What to Plant | US EPA
Inland Lake Fact Sheet Series from Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
| inland-lakes-fact-sheet-aquaticplants.pdf |
| inland-lakes-fact-sheet-woodystructure.pdf |
| inland-lakes-fact-sheets-bioengineering.pdf |
| inland-lakes-fact-sheet-biotechnicalerosioncontrol.pdf |
| sensible_shoreline_development.pdf |
| phosphorus_free_fertilizer.pdf |
| natural-shorelines-inland-lakes.pdf |
Riparian Sun Garden
These native plants do well in full sun. Some need moist to wet soil and do well in or right next to water. Others prefer moist to dry soil and would be planted higher on the bank. A few, such as the Black-Eyed Susan, have extensive root systems which prevent erosion.
These native plants do well in full sun. Some need moist to wet soil and do well in or right next to water. Others prefer moist to dry soil and would be planted higher on the bank. A few, such as the Black-Eyed Susan, have extensive root systems which prevent erosion.
