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INFORMATION TO READ - BEFORE ALTERING SHORELINE |
Aquatic plants and natural shorelines provide habitat for fish and wildlife,
help maintain water quality and protect shorelines from erosion.
Changing the shoreline or improperly removing aquatic plants can seriously
damage the lake in the long term.Lakeshore owners who are considering
projects that would alter their shoreline or lake bottom should review the
DNR Division of Waters
permit requirements before any work begins. For shoreline
alteration only, check with both the DNR and City of Orono
Zoning Department before
any work begins. Remember the rule of thumb; no work within 0-75'
zone.
Permits are also required by the Minnehaha Creed Watershed District (MCWD)
whether or not you are located near water resources such as wetlands, ponds,
creeks, streams and lakes. Check the
MCWD website to see what permits you may need for shoreline or aquatic
alterations.
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MN DNR Website, "MN Department of Natural Resources",
Shoreline Alterations, Aquatic Plant Removal May Require Permits.
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MCWD Brochure, "Minnehaha Creek Watershed District",
A Guide To Building Or Landscaping Near Water Resources.
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Many lakeshore property owners are restoring their shoreline property to a
more natural condition. The DNR supports protection and restoration of
shoreline, but encourages property owners to plan these projects carefully.
A permit from the DNR is required to plant aquatic vegetation below the
ordinary high water mark of public waters. This will help reduce the
potential for adverse impacts from these projects.
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MN DNR Website, "MN Department of Natural Resources",
Shoreline Alterations, Aquatic Plant Removal May Require Permits.
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| DNR (Department of Natural
Resources) |
(651) 296-6157 |
| 500 Lafayette Road |
www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| St. Paul, MN 55155 |
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www.dnr.state.mn.us |
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| Minnehaha Creek Watershed District |
(952) 471-0590 |
| 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. |
www.minnehahacreek.org |
| Deephaven, MN 55391 |
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| Book or CD - For Lakeshore Landscaping |
(651) 297-3000 |
| Title: Landscaping for Wildlife
& Water Quality |
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| Available At: Minnesota
Bookstore |
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| 117 University Avenue |
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| St. Paul, MN 55155 |
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Last Updated: 6/15/04 |
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCE INFORMATION |
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