Protect
Protect is an appropriate approach
when shoreline natural resource assets are in place and functioning:
- An existing buffer zone extends as far as plants will grow
into the water and upland from the edge of the water at least
25 feet onto the shore.
- Aquatic, transitional, and upland shoreline zones are healthy
and functioning.
- There is strong diversity in the plant and animal communities.
- There are minimal amounts of invasive, non-native plants at
manageable levels.
- Water quality is good, indicated in general (but not always)
by:
- good water clarity
- infrequent or nonexistent algal blooms
- aquatic plant growth that is diverse.
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In this situation, the goal is to protect and
preserve. Although the cost and time requirements are less than the Prevent
Disturbance and Plant Native Species Techniques, PROTECT is not a passive
approach.
Owners must be sure that the Site Assessment justifies
this approach. Then, owners should monitor the lakeshore to ensure that the
healthy conditions are maintained.
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