Martin Lakeshore Restoration
In 2008 a shoreline rehabilitation project was installed on Martin Lake at the Moos residence using SRWMO cost share funds. This project included an approximately 3600 square foot buffer of native plants at the shoreline, some plantings of aquatic plants, installation of biologs to correct erosion and protect the new plantings, and temporary erosion control measures. The buffer width varied between 12 feet in the middle of the yard near the dock and 70 feet on the sides of the yard. One special feature installed was a small settling basin to remove some pollutants from a storm sewer outfall. The landowners and a friend designed the project with Anoka Conservation District (ACD) assistance, installed it, and SRWMO provided 50% cost share of materials (plants, biologs, erosion control blanket, mulch, stakes).
The project was inspected in June (immediately after installation) and in
September. The project was well-installed and the September visit found the
plants had established successfully. Some areas required more weeding, and
this was communicated to the landowner. In the areas nearest the water beggar
tick and other plants that had come up voluntarily were crowding the planted
stock. Farther upslope weeding had been successful and the planted stock was
doing well. The aquatic plants which were planted into the biolog and near
shore were growing and expanding.
Pre-Project – April 2008 ................................... Pre-Project– April 2008
Immediately after planting – June 2008 ............ Immediately after planting – June 2008
Immediately after Planting – June 2008 ............ Three months after planting – September 2008
