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If you are looking for ideas about how to improve areas on your property near waterbodies or vegetation near water, see the resources below:

USEFUL RESOURCES

This guide provides helpful tips on how lakeshore residents can protect their water and shorelines. See the “Landscaping” section.

A guide to assessing and planning how to make your wetland or lakefront shoreline more natural.

A primer on softening hard shorelines, lessening a lawn's impact and what to be aware of before making any changes.

Learn more about restoring your stream or river bank using natural materials. Planning and additional resources.

Tips for residents living near water or who are wanting to implement more low-impact development techniques.

AOWMA provides Septic Sense resources for homeowners who have private wastewater systems on their property.