“Aquatic plants serve many important functions in lakes,” Enger said. “They prevent shoreline erosion, stabilize bottom sediments, provide habitat for fish and wildlife, and tie up nutrients ...

Then back home, make a collage out of all the pictures. • Litter that people have dumped along the shoreline can harm the plants and animals that live there, as well as get into the waterway and ...

The initiative includes 750 feet of vegetated shoreline featuring native and pollinator plants to stabilize the area and reduce sunny day flooding. A flood-resistant curb and protective barrier ...