Native Plant Purchasing Information
Michigan native plants can often be purchased locally during specially held native plant sale events through local watershed councils, land conservancies, conservation districts and farmer's markets. There are also many options to purchase online from reputable native plant producers.
Waterfront Wisdom - Healthy Habits for Clean Water
Shoreland Management/Riparian Buffer Information
Building a Naturalized Shoreline/Streambank Buffer
Shoreline Alterations: Natural Buffers and Lakescaping (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)
Protecting Michigan's Vanishing Native Lakeshore (MSU-Extension)
Invasive Species Information
Aquatic Plant Management
Aquatic Nuisance Control Information (EGLE)
Permit Requirements
Not sure if your project requires a permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy?