Gull Lake is committed to ensuring a healthy lake through the shoreline re-naturalization effort.
Our Mission
To protect, maintain and improve Gull Lake's natural shoreline that will ensure the lake's overall health for today and future generations.
“Healthy shorelines are vital to maintaining the overall health of Gull Lake. Shorelines help filter pollutants, protect against erosion, and provide habitat for fish and wildlife.”
Common signs of a healthy shoreline
Lots of native vegetation
Different levels of vegetation from taller trees to smaller shrubs and plants
Dead snags (underwater tree stumps or branches) and stones
Birds, fish and other wildlife
Common signs of an unhealthy shoreline
Area(s) cleared of all or most vegetation
Lawn that extends right to the water’s edge
Natural shoreline replaced by a hardened structure
Problems such as shoreline erosion and poor water quality
Prominent algae blooms and excessive weed growth
Protect your property with Shoreline Buffers
A shoreline buffer is a permanent strip of vegetation along the shore that protects the water body from human impacts or natural processes. Property owners can help keep our lake healthy by planting and maintaining a healthy shoreline buffer. Native shrubs and trees are adapted to local conditions, require no maintenance, and provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Learn more on how to keep your shorelines healthy by downloading the resource material list below.