Vegetated Buffers on the Lakeshore- How they Benefit You, Me, & the Bumble Bee
If you missed our online workshop about Vegetated Buffers, fear not! You can find all you need in this blog. Read on!
Installing buffers is one of the easiest ways to protect water quality in our lakes and ponds, improve wildlife habitat, adapt to more intense weather events, and increase property values. In this presentation you will learn what a resilient vegetated buffer looks like, its many benefits, why native plants are the best choice for your buffer and how to find them, and tips for planting. We will also introduce LakeSmart, an outreach and education program for homeowners that offers recommendations for lake-friendly practices.
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This workshop was presented by Jen Jespersen, Principal and Senior Scientist, Ecological Instincts and Andrea Stevens, LakeSmart Manager, Maine Lakes and presented to 26 participants March 14th the hosts took questions about programs offered by FOLW (Friends of Lake Winnecook) and lake buffers.
This meeting was co-hosted by Waldo SWCD and Friends of Lake Winnecook. Visit their website here!