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The Itasca County Coalition
of Lake Associations (I-COLA) started the Shoreland Stewardship Award Program to
recognize lakeshore owners who have implemented outstanding shoreline management
practices within Itasca County. The purpose of the award is to recognize
as well as promote shoreline conservation practices on area lakes. Award
winners are chosen annually by the Shoreland Steward Award Committee, and
presented with a plaque honoring their commitment to conserving the county's
water resources. Award winners also receive recognition at the Itasca
County Fair. The Stewardship Award program is funded through I-COLA, and
administered by I-COLA as well as the Itasca SWCD. If you have implemented
any new shoreline conservation practices or have been maintaining an exceptional
shoreland conservation practice on your property and would like to share your
success story and be recognized for your efforts, please complete the following
form and return it to the address listed on the bottom. You may also
complete the form if you would like to nominate someone you know for their
contribution to shoreland management. All applications are due by October
1, 2008, and award winners will be notified shortly thereafter. Contact
Andy Arens
at 218-326-0017 for more information regarding the award and eligible practices. Erosion Control Controlling soil erosion not only reduces transport of sediment, but it also reduces the movement of nutrients and additional chemicals, thereby protecting surface water quality. Technical assistance is available for: 1) Shoreline and streambank stabilization such as rock riprap and bioengineering 2) Lakeshore alterations including tree plantings, diversions, and filterstrip establishment 3) Urban construction projects encompassing sediment basins, diversions, and critical area seedings and 4) Borrow pit reclamation through planning bank stabilization, seeding and mulching, and diversions. Cost-share assistance may be available depending on the nature of the project. Shoreline Stabilization Technical assistance is available for lakeshore owners whose shorelines are eroding due to ice, wind, and wave action. Our staff can help design a shoreline stabilization project ranging from rock riprap to shoreline re-vegetation using native species. Cost share assistance may be available for some projects. If you are concerned about your shoreline contact our office for more information. Shoreline Re-Vegetation Technical assistance is available for lakeshore owners who wish reestablish or to create a more natural shoreline by planting native shoreline species. Not only are natural shorelines beautiful, they are critical in stabilizing the shoreline from the damaging effects of erosion. Natural shorelines also create a buffer between your yard and the lake beyond. That natural buffer helps keep the lake water clean by filtering out pollutants before they have a chance to reach the lake. Natural shorelines also create critical habitat for fish and wildlife that a manicured lawn can not provide. Cost share assistance may be available for your re-vegetation project. Contact our office for more information.
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© 2006 Itasca County SWCD. Information within this site is subject to change. 1889 East Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 • Phone: 218.326.0017 • Fax: 218.326.8938 |
