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Michigan Inland Lake Educational Resources:
A list of different sites and resource materials that may be of use to you and to share with others. |
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The Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan's Inland Lakes: Guidebook for Property Owners provides lakefront homeowners with:
At this time a free downloadable file is not available. This publication can be purchased for $25 through MSU Extension's Bookstore at the link below: Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan's Inland Lakes, Guidebook for Property Owners |
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This document is designed to provide an introduction to:
1. Shoreline Erosion 2. Wave and Ice Energy 3. Erosion Prevention 4. Shoreline Anatomy 5. Signs of Erosion 6. Seawalls vs Bioengineering 7. Types of Materials 8. Basic Bioengineering Concepts 9. Case Studies Bioengineering techniques for natural shoreline erosion control are not “one size fits all”. They must be tailored to each site based on an assessment of many different factors. A critical first step to resolving shoreline erosion is determining whether it is naturally occurring or accelerated by human causes and understanding what those causes may be. | ||
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The Shoreline Living booklets provide examples of everyday shoreline property owners that dipped their toes into a natural shoreline.
There are simple steps property owners can take to keep their lakes clean and healthy for generations to come. Shoreline Living shares the examples of five ordinary property owners who have taken steps in their own way to do their part to care for the lake. From small steps on a relatively manicured property to an almost fully forested and natural landscape, the articles within feature the efforts of people just like you. |
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Natural Shoreline Landscaping:
The act of creating landscapes that restore and preserve Michigan's lakeshores for today and for future generations. Answers to property owner questions about natural shorelines on inland lakes. This document is available for $5 through the MSU Bookstore. Michigan Inland Lake Shorelines - Website
Michigan State University Extension
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The MI Shoreland Stewards Program www.mishorelandstewards.org provides recognition for lakefront property owners who are managing their property in a lake healthy manner. This Program Guide provides lakefront property owners with:
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Living on the Coast: Protecting Investments in Shore Property on the Great Lakes
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant and US Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District This booklet is about living and working on the attractive edges of the dynamic Great Lakes. There are risks from natural coastal hazards to be understood and managed when buying, building and operating private homes, residential and commercial developments, industrial buildings, and recreational facilities. This booklet provides information on the coastal environment and how to protect coastal investments. |
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Protecting Michigan's Inland Lakes: A Guide for Local Governments:
This guidebook is designed to help local officials and concerned citizens understand the benefits of inland lakes to communities, the regulations that govern inland lakes, and the opportunities for protecting them at the local level. Protecting these important resources does not always require elaborate or expensive regulations. This guidebook outlines a variety of inland lake protection techniques, from the simple enforcement of existing statutes to comprehensive ordinances.
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Protecting Michigan's Inland Lakes: A Toolkit for Local Governments
This toolkit is designed to provide local officials and concerned citizens with examples of different ordinances that can help protect the lakes in their communities. This toolkit consists of two parts: Part I: Is the book (download below) which focuses on understanding specific goals and connecting them with specific local options that can help achieve those goals. In this part, case studies from different communities are also highlighted to illustrate how they achieved their goals. Part II: This part is available online on the Michigan Lake Stewardship Associations website: www.mymlsa.org. Here you will find the examples of ordinances from different communities, other support materials to help local municipalities implement changes and related agency and organization contact information
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Wake Boats and Lakes
Wakeboating in Michigan: Impacts and Best Practices A popular recreational activity is the use of Wake Boats for wake boarding. These types of boats create huge waves and may be detrimental to lake shorelines, bottom plants and sediments, and other recreationalists. What is the real impact of these boats from an environmental, safety-wise, and economical perspective? Two students, Erin Jarvie and Marlena Smith, taking a Water Policy and Management course at Michigan State University recently addressed that issue for their class project and provided their report to the Michigan Chapter of the North Americans Lake Management Society. |
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This online informational tool was developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The Restore Your Shore program will enable you to:
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