Shoreland Education
The Iron County Land & Water Conservation Department provides a variety of education resources on shoreland topics. Many of these resources are available free of charge or for loan. Additional resources are provided as links to various websites. And others may direct your to a supplier for purchase. Many of the resources listed below will link you to the Presentations, Resouces, or Publications sidebars under our Education button. Some resources here are specific to our shoreland program and not listed anywhere else on our website.
Brochures
We have over 100 different brochures available on the following topics: composting, conservation programs, exotic invasive species, groundwater, manure runoff, nonpoint pollution, stormwater management, shoreland management, water quality, wildlife habitat, yard care, and zoning. You may contact us to recieve a copy of any brochure. If you wish to purchase large quantities, the supplier is listed next to the name of the brochure on our list and conatct numbers are provided. To view the list of educational brochures click here (PDF).
Powerpoint presentations
The Land Conservation Department has developed numerous powerpoint presentations for education purposes. These presentations are used for a variety of audiences including students, Master Gardeners, Lake Associations, County Board officials, Town officials, and the general public.
The following presentations can only be viewed on this site. Contact your local LCD to request a cd of the presentation for your use.
Common Aquatic Invasive Species in Wisconsin (PDF)
Shoreland Habitat Restoration (PDF)
Impacts of Shoreland Development (PDF)
Publications
Lake Superior Seiche newsletter
The Lake Superior Seiche newsletter is no longer being published. Newsletters from last year are listed below.
Winter 2006 (PDF)
Spring/Summer 2006 (PDF)
Fall 2006 (PDF)
Shoreland Restoration Guide
The Shoreland Restoration Guide was developed by the Land Conservation Department to assist landowners in restoring and protecting their valuable shoreline buffer. The guide includes information on the basics of restoration, planting techniques, invasive species, contacts & consultants, nurseries, materials, native plant lists, and more. The information represented in this guide follows current ordinances in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This guide is 31 MB and takes several minutes to download.
Click here (PDF) to view the guide.
Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality
By Carrol Henderson, this 175-page book covers lake ecology, shore restoration, habitat, erosion control, and more. Order from Minnesota’s Bookstore at 800-657-3757.
Life on the Edge...Owning Waterfront Property
A guide book produced by UW Extension and WDNR. It ocvers waterfront property, septics, wells, zoning, water laws, aquatic plants, erosion and more. To purchase, contact UW Extension at 877-947-7827
Protecting Your Shoreland Investment
(PDF) Brochure from UW Extension including 10 simple steps for shoreland protection. It takes a minute to download.
Restore Your Shore
An interactive cd designed to assist you step-by-step through shoreline restoration design and implementation. Order from Minnesota’s Bookstore at 800-657-3757.
Upper St. Croix- Eau Claire Rivers Priority Watershed Native Plant List
this publication includes a list of native plants suitable for restoration projects in the Upper St. Croix watershed. For more information, contact 715-395-1266.
UW Extension publications for download including stormwater runoff, clean water practices, shoreland habitat, rain gardens, and more (PDF).
http://clean-water.uwex.edu/pubs/index.htm
Rain and Snow Fact Sheet (PDF)
From the Center for Land Use Education, this fact sheet describes how streams and fisheries are affected by impervious (hard) surfaces.
Siting Rural Development (PDF)
From the Center for Land Use Education, this fact sheet explores minimizing pollutants to lakes and streams from Wisconsin roadways.
Videos
We have several videos that focus on the following shoreland topics. You can loan a copy of any video from us or purchase it from the contact listed.
Partnerships For Watersheds
A 13-minute video for use by groups interegsted in addressing watershed concerns using volunteers. It describes watersheds and comments from individuals.
Shoreland Restoration: A Growing Solution
A 15-minute video produced by UW Extension. It describes design, site preparation, and planting techniques for shoreline restoration. To purchase, contact UW Extension at 877-947-7827 (item # GWQ032).
Stop Exotics Clean Your Boat
An 11-minute video produced by Minnesota Sea Grant. It shows simple steps boaters can take to prevent the spread of invasive exotics such as zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and hydrilla. This humerous video features John Ratzenberger (a.k.a. Cliff from "Cheers") who motivates boaters to take a couple extra minutes to clean their watercraft at the end of a day on the water. Purchase from MN Sea Grant at 218-726-8106.
String of Pearls The Estuaries of Chequamegon Bay
A 20-minute video produced by UW Extension. The video features six Chequamegon Bay estuaries and how they have shaped the regions culture, history, and ecology. To purchase, contact UW Extension at 877-947-7827.
The Living Shore
A 17-minute video produced by UM Extension. It describes Best Management Practices for shoreland vegetation and protection. To purchase, contact UM Extension at 800-876-8636 (item # 7129).
Wisconsin Association of Lakes: Video Segments
A 15-minute video with short segments on: Lakes, Shoreland Development, Aquatic Invasive Species, and Eutrophication. To purchase, 800-542-5253.
Websites
EROSION CONTROL
http://www.ygmecofiber.com/Erosion-Prevention.htm
Biodegradable products for erosion control including erosion blankets, coir fiber logs, and coir geo textile products.
http://www.volmbag.com/banksaversystemfl.html
This site provides numerous erosion control and landscaping products including deer fencing, silt fence, sand bags, fiber logs, and erosion blankets.
http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/SARR/restoration/techniques/coir.cfm
View pictures and excellent step by step instructions for installing fiber logs.
LANDSCAPING INFORMATION
http://restoreshore.com/default.html
The Leaning Pine Native Landscape Company provides information on the benefits of shoreland restoration, native plants, how-to video, and more.
http://www.epa.gov/greenacres/
Includes information from the Environmental Protection Agency on native plants, tips, case studies, workshops, frequently asked questions, and more.
MISCELLANEOUS
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/wm/dsfm/shore/title.htm
A link to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Shoreland Management Program including information on shoreland zoning standards, permit contacts, rain gardens, buffers, and water quality.
Lake protection topics include runoff, motors, aquatic plants, boating regulations, lake ecology, restoration, and more.
http://www.glifwc.org/invasives/
Detailed information on invasive species.
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/uwexlakes/links/waterrelated.asp
A list of water related links from the UW Extension.
PLANT INFORMATION
http://www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/technotes_forestry1.html
Natural Resource Conservation Service website with comprehensive native tree and shrub lists by county. The lists are organized by site characteristics including land use, drainage, and sun exposure.
http://www.botany.wisc.edu/herbarium
Search for plants by scientific name, habitat, or family.
Search for plants by scientific or common name.
SHORELAND RESTORATION
http://lrrd.co.langlade.wi.us/shoreland/index.asp
Langlade County has an excellent website on shoreland restoration including how to determine what plants will grow, nurseries, site preparation, planting tips, invasive species, and more.
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/shoreland/zone1.htm
University of Wisconsin has an excellent website on shoreland restoration including information on how to restore, benefits of restoration, shoreland ordinances, nurseries, and more.
