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LAKESHORES

October 19, 2022

2020 | Beacon Haven Shoreline

Once dominated by buckthorn and other invasive weed species, this Mendota Heights Shoreline Restoration project now supports an impressive diversity of wetland, woodland, and prairie species. A walking path allows the residents of Beacon Haven to enjoy the unique natural areas. This 1-acre natural amenity is used at a soothing and healing tool for many…

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July 11, 2022

2018 | Medina Pond Shoreline

This Medina estate was dealing with a very common pond problem. Reed canary grass and narrow-leaf cattail had invaded, compromising the look and the ecological function of the pond system. We controlled these invasive species and introduced a wide variety of wetland plants that are now thriving in the pond ecosystem. The pond now looks…

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Minnetonka pond shoreline after restoration

June 29, 2022

2019 | Rusten Woods Pond

We often work with condo and homeowners’ associations to improve pond buffers and lake shorelines. This particular pond shoreline restoration is shared by multiple homes and is adjacent to a popular walking path. We were called in to create an attractive and functional natural buffer for the association members. Native plant flowering now takes place…

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April 29, 2022

2018 | Cottagewood Hillside

Using native vegetation to stabilize steep hillslopes just makes sense. On the Cottagewood site, we used a variety of bio-engineering techniques and a multitude of planting and seeding methods to establish a very functional, deep-rooted hillside prairie restoration. Here are the advantages: it looks terrific during all seasons, prairie plants send roots 10 to 12…

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April 29, 2022

2018 | Girard Park Shoreline

The residents of Girard Park have the unique opportunity to experience over 80 native plant species that comprise pond shores, prairie and woodland areas, and a large native garden restoration in Bloomington, MN. We were called in to transform their campus. We eliminated turf areas and converted weed-invested pond edges to ecologically functioning habitats that…

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April 29, 2022

2019 | Eagle Creek Pond

The Eagle Creek Pond Restoration in Prior Lake, MN had the traditional land management approach impacting the shore. Turf to the water’s edge was causing bank slumping, erosion, and water quality concerns. We developed a plan to establish a diverse and attractive shore-edge plant community. The shore is now stable and supports showy species like…

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April 29, 2022

2014 | Erickson Pond

This pond buffer and wetland habitat restoration is proudly listed as a reference site at part of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Annals. We worked with the Erickson Family to help them realize their vision of creating wetland and shore edge habitats that support over 150 Minnesota native plant species. This multi-year restoration…

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April 29, 2022

2007 | GRAYS BAY BOAT LANDING

Grays Bay Boat Landing is one of the busiest landings in Minnesota. The landing was upgraded in 2005, improving the flow of traffic, adding more boat launching capacity and increasing parking with a newly designed parking lot. The upgraded lot and landing included native plant rain garden installations and prairie vegetated medians throughout the parking…

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