Two September installation dates for the properties of Wetmore’s and Van Slooten’s were completed thanks to the help of Lone Lake volunteers, a grant from the SWCD of Aitkin County, and instruction from two master gardeners.

Take a boat ride past the properties on the NE and SE sides of the lake. Watch for the wooden stakes that are pounded into the massive bundles of saplings which will become part of the shoreline and help prevent further erosion along the banks. This keeps the soil, leaves, and other objects on the shore rather than making the water cloudier. In the future, watch for growth from the many native plant species that were planted inbetween the many tree branches/trunks.

Thinking of making your shoreline sturdier to prevent erosion from wind and waves? Native plants meant for areas such as lakeshore in this area will help keep the dirt on the shore. Click here to find a list of good plant choices for spring 2022 and beyond. Shelley Larson, naturalist in this article, is the professional with whom LLPOA works. These plants are the ones used in the two preservation efforts in 2021 and past years.