Control Polluting Erosion on your property
Sediment carries nutrients with it as it moves into waterways, and minimizing erosion, especially along shorelines, can be an important way to have a positive impact waterways.
Erosion mitigation can also be beautiful too. Preventing shoreline erosion is important as we see more intense storms and sea level rise.
Linked (at right) are FAQs with some helpful resources for how to prevent and mitigate erosion on your property.
Additional Resources:
You can find a list of licensed arborists from Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation, & Forestry
US Forest Service Tree Owner’s Manual
Maine Audubon’s Native Plant Finder
Live staking how-to from Maine Lakes and the Portland Water District
Common live stakes for residential stream repair from Penn State Extension
Coir Log Installation Guide from the Vermont Bioengineering Manual, Vermont DEC
OUR SHORE Reference Guide, Maine DEP
Lake Smart Best Management Practices and Toolkit, from Maine Lakes and the Portland Water District
Erosion Control Blanket Installation Guide from Vermont DEC