Benefits of Natural Shorelines and Landscapes
- Reduced Storm water runoff/ better flood control
- Less need for fertilizers, chemicals and irrigation
- Decreased maintenance (once established)
- Increased fish and wildlife habitat
- Enhanced beauty and aesthetics
- Better plant hardiness and disease resistance
- Increased biodiversity
- Enhanced protection for lake water quality
- Additional food resource for home owners
- Reduced building damage from wildfires
- Useful recreation space
- Help keep exotic invasive species at bay
- Increased screening and privacy along with reduced noise
- Reduced shoreline erosion and increased soil protection
- Increased property value
- Space for children and grandchildren to learn about nature and conservancy
- Enhanced natural insect control
- Discourages Canada geese and other nuisance animals
- It is a profound and healthy way to manage lake property
“Water is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime and our children’s future. The health of our lakes is the principal measure of how we Live on the Land.”
-Luna Leopold
Lakescape Solutions LLC
“Providing Natural Beauty Renewal to Your Lake”
Sunrise on a foggy early fall morning.
Photo: Nick Homan
Summer sunset on WI River
Photo: Jen Homan
Photo: Nick Homan
Whooping Crane International Crane Foundation (ICF), Baraboo, WI
Photo: Nick Homan
Brown water snake.
Photo: Nick Homan
Some examples of native WI/ upper midwest plants
This page was last updated: March 9, 2021
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