About This Program (continued)

In the Introduction, you will learn how to navigate through the program. You will also be introduced to principles that are important to the natural shoreland management approach.

Shoreland owners will share their personal restoration experiences with you in Shore Lore where you will discover how other properties were transformed into beautiful, easily maintained shorelands. You will get a realistic idea of what is involved in the process and discover how lakeshore problems similar to your own have been resolved through innovative approaches.

The Steps & Techniques section leads you through the shoreland management process. We provide tools and tips to identify the characteristics of your own lakeshore, define your personal objectives, design your own shoreline, and implement your project.

The Plant Guide is an extensive interactive resource for learning about Minnesota's native plant communities, selecting native plants for your own project, and becoming familiar with the most common invasive species.

The final section, References & Resources, expands on the information provided in the Restore Your Shore program. You will find useful references and contact information for technical support that will make your project more manageable and more effective.