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EXAMPLES <br /> TYPICAL LAKESHORE SITES ---�_ <br /> TRANSFORMED 8Y LAKESCAPING = - -- - <br /> 1) In an open prairie landscape mowed TyM1 <br /> lawn is the standard landscape treat- =_ <br /> ment. Few wildlife species are able <br /> make this site their home because of ' <br /> the lack of food and cover. Water <br /> quality declines as debris and fertiliz- <br /> ers wash into the lake. <br /> 1x ,4 <br /> 2) Lakescaping can begin by planting a <br /> buffer zone along the lake, both in M <br /> and out of the water. Planting the kut <br /> s <br /> native grasses and wildflowers that <br /> grow best in this environment create <br /> a "filter" that catches blowing debris <br /> and that also provides habitat for <br /> birds, butterflies, mammals, and <br /> fish. <br /> ' <br /> -ALKAL <br /> _ <br /> 3) Eventually additional native vegeta- <br /> tion can be planted to maximize <br /> habitat and concentrate lawn to v <br /> those areas actively used. The beach <br /> can be reduced in size and lake vege- <br /> tation planted to protect soil from 'K <br /> washing into the lake due to wave <br /> action. <br /> 43 <br /> 8 L—kcape designs by Fred Ro-malsk, <br /> i <br />