10 key data points and graphs about loss of shoreline on Minnesota’s lakes
MPR News: 10 key data points and graphs about loss of shoreline on Minnesota’s 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. This article has a lot of great information about recent trends regarding the development of shorelines across Minnesota. It includes a look-up table of shoreland building permits by county. Here’s what Stearns Co. look like:
There are also look-up tables for shoreline habitat quality and nutrient impairment by lake. To read the full article click here.
On Cross Lake, loons make the case for protecting Minnesota's wild shores
MPR News: On Cross Lake, loons make the case for protecting Minnesota's wild shores
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. This article highlights yet another great reason to promote natural shorelines…great habitat for loons! While the Chain has relatively few nesting pairs (most loons are just passing through in the spring and fall), there are some. And who doesn’t want to encourage more loons to live on the Chain?
