Rice Lake Shoreline Restoration
This shoreline project consisted of 2,150 linear feet of shoreline restoration.
Cedar Tree Revetments were installed to stabilize the existing natural shoreline
Year Completed:
2021
Major Watershed:
North Fork Crow River
Erosion of shorelines can significantly impact water quality and habitat in lakes and river. Stabilizing these areas can help protect waterbodies from continued sedimentation, damage to adjacent land, and improve habitat for fish and wildlife.
In the summer of 2021, the Conservation Corps of Minnesota assisted in restoring 2,150 linear feet of shoreline on Rice Lake. To restore the shoreline, the Conservation Crops utilized two bio-engineering techniques by Cedar Tree Revetments and Willow/Dogwood Live Stakes along the shoreline. Bio-engineering uses natural materials and native vegetation to stabilize areas along lakes and rivers while improving water quality as well as protecting fish and wildlife habitat.
Benefits:
Protects natural shoreline vegetation
Protects and improves water quality
Maintains scenic beauty
Pollution Reduction Estimates:
Phosphorus: 232 lbs./yr
Sediment: 232 tons/yr
Soil Loss Reduction: 411 tons/yr
Partners on the project included the landowner, Stearns Conservation District, MN Conservation Corps (MCC), and the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR).
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