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Introduction
Reading Your Shoreline
Identifying Your Objectives
Designing Your Shoreline

Lakeshore Design Process

Developing a Planting Plan

Implementing Your Project

Developing a Working Plan: Resources

You may not be comfortable or able to do all parts of a shoreland project yourself. Private consultants specializing in native plant restorations can provide assistance for all or parts of your project. Interview them to make sure they are experienced with native lakeshore plantings.

See Sample interview questions to assist you with selecting private consultants.

Professional resources also include natural resource managers and environmental specialists in government agencies, such as Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Watershed Districts, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Other excellent resources include educators and volunteers with the University of Minnesota Shoreland Extension Service and the Master Gardener Program. Look to these organizations and agencies to provide technical assistance and to review the work you have done so far.

TIP: It is a good idea to talk to your neighbors and your lakeshore association about your plans. Since others may also share the problems you have, you may find your neighbors interested in your project and possibly willing to participate. The resources listed above may also be available to provide support in making a presentation to your neighbors and lakeshore association.