Reporter's Notebook: Covering the impact of rock riprap on Minnesota lakes

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more of MPR’s Kirsti Mahron articles in her "Trouble by the Water" series, covering wake impacts, pros/cons of riprap, and shoreline steward programs.

Rock riprap is probably one of the most misunderstood options for addressing shoreline erosion. This MPR article does a good job of explaining the pros and cons of rock riprap versus other options like native buffer zones. If you’re curious about this topic, please reach out to us…we’d love to talk to you about your shoreline!