Great Northern Lake Shoreline Stabilization

The project involved the removal of a failing retaining wall and grading and restoring the slope with native vegetation. The landowner expanded the native planting on their property to an extra adjacent lot which creates a true native landscaping feel.

Components:

•  Retaining Wall Removal

• Erosion Control Blanket

• Native Vegetation

Benefits:

• Erosion Control

• Reduced Water Runoff

• Sediment & Nutrient Reduction

• Fish & Wildlife Habitat

Pollution Reduction Estimates:

• Phosphorus: 9.5 lbs./yr

• Sediment: 9.4 tons/yr

Partners on the project included the landowner, Stearns Conservation District, and the MN DNR.