Resources, Research, & Intiatives
Resources, Research, & Intiatives
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Initiatives, Opportunities, and Challenges
Initiatives, Opportunities, and Challenges
The Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program provides recognition for lakefront property owners who are protecting inland lakes through best management practices on their property.
Become a MI Shoreland Steward - for the Good of the Lake!
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership
Great Greenbelts
Great Greenbelts
For Examples from Mullett Lake -- Scroll down
For Examples from Mullett Lake -- Scroll down
Shoreline Issues
Shoreline Issues
Antrim Conservation District
(231) 533-8363
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Charlevoix Conservation District
(231) 582-6193
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Cheboygan Conservation District
(231) 627-8815
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Emmet Conservation District
(231) 439-8997
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The Native Plant Nursery
(734) 677-3260
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Northern Michigan Native Plant Nursery
(989) 732-4021
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The Michigan Wildflower Farm
(517) 647-6010
Link
Wetland Nursery
(989) 752-3492
Wildtype Nursery
(517) 244-1140
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Black Cap Farm
231-398-5972
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It all matters.
It all matters.
A lake is a massive ecosystem that requires balancing nature with human enjoyment—that is where the Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society (MAPS) plays a role, along with a number of other agencies who assist us in translating the science of water quality and shoreline integrity into sensible application by property owners.
An ecosystem of this size is NOT an island. It requires monitoring of the interaction between tributaries and rivers that are part of our watershed.
Used with permission from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
When selecting plants for your yard and garden, why not go native?
Consider using plants that naturally grow in your region and are best suited for the soil and light conditions of your property. There are advantages to using native plants over ornamental and potentially invasive species. Native plants can require less maintenance and have the best chance of survival. Native plants often have an aesthetic fit to the site which is difficult to achieve with a collection of exotic plants. Using native species avoids spreading nuisance exotic plants such as purple loosestrife. There are many beautiful native plants from dogwoods to spiderwort. The following listing includes some of the more common native plants and their basic soil preferences. We encourage you to take this list with you to your local nursery as a guide. We have also included a few sources for these plants.
Funding for this project provided by: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
Crouse Entertainment Group
Examples of Mullett Lake Greenbelts
Examples of Mullett Lake Greenbelts
Greenbelt - Year 1
Greenbelt - Year 1
Greenbelt - Year 2
Greenbelt - Year 2
SIX STEPS TO A GREENBELT
SIX STEPS TO A GREENBELT
1) PLAN & DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS based on slope of your land:
Shorelines with slopes require a wider greenbelt or a rain garden-type greenbelt for a very steep slope.
Mixed vegetation should make up most flat area greenbelts with some rock breakwater.
2) STABILIZE SHORELINE
Rocks are firmly seated on the lakeside edge of the greenbelt.
Rooted native plants are left in the stone breakwater to help stabilize the rock bank.
Pockets of soil are created along the top of the breakwater to form rock garden-type spaces to help stabilize the rocks.
3) DESIGN THE PLANTING
Group rocks to create garden-type planting spaces.
Add benches or pathways for accent.
4) PREPARE THE PLANTING AREA
A sinuous border is dug to define the planting area.
Herbicide that does not harm aquatic life is used to kill lawn grass.
Add extra dirt as needed. Sections are marked to plant native grasses, plants and flowering shrubs.
5) PLANT THE GREENBELT AREA
Use lower-maintenance native plants.
Compost is used to enrich lower nutrient soil.
Plants are clustered and spaced to provide an attractive and diverse flower garden appearance.
6) MULCH THE PLANTING AREA
A mulch layer is added to help hold water in the greenbelt and facilitate better infiltration.
Mulch also deters weed growth to help plants become established.
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