Vibrant shorelines are critical to maintaining Lake Leelanau’s water quality, preserving fish and wildlife habitats, and preventing erosion.
When left to themselves, natural barriers form along the shore to protect the lake. However, on Lake Leelanau, many of these green buffer zones have been lost to lawns and impervious surfaces. The Lake Leelanau Lake Association’s Shoreline Stewards Program aims to promote best practices for landscaping, yard design, and erosion control among lakeside homeowners and businesses.
The Lake Leelanau Lake Association’s Shoreline Ambassadors are volunteers trained to evaluate shoreline environments through the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership (MNSP). The ambassadors provide information and resources to support care of the Lake Leelanau shoreline.
