It’s SHORE important
For many Minnesotans, owning a lake home is a dream fulfilled—a place for family, reflection, and connection to nature. But the strip of land between home and water plays a vital role in protecting the lake itself. Common landscaping choices like lawns to the water’s edge and riprap, often promoted as the “ideal lake life,” can harm water quality and natural shoreline functions. That’s why MLR is launching a statewide Shoreline Stewardship Outreach Campaign—using video and digital media to raise awareness and inspire action.
How you can help and get involved!
Share the videos: Post our monthly Shoreline Stewardship videos on social media, your website, or newsletter to show what healthy shorelines look like and why they matter. Use the links bellow to share!
Natural Shorelines = Healthy Shorelines
Become a Lake Steward! Start by taking the quiz: Live in South Minneapolis? Take the “Are You a Minneapolis Lake Steward?” Quiz Live on a lake? Take the “Are You a Lake Steward?” Quiz
Show your shoreline: If you’ve restored your shoreline with native vegetation or natural features, share it with neighbors, local media, and realtors to help redefine the image of lake-friendly living.
