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3. Ldut Minnetonka has J3I miles cf lakeshore - much of which has been altered from its natmd <br />condition. These alterations may serve imporumt functions, such as dtareline protection, but <br />one result has also been the loss of habitatfor fish emd wildlife. <br />Until recertify, the only practical alternative to these shoreland improvements has been to <br />‘leave the shore wild ’ Now, there is another alternative referred to as Ijikescaping.' <br />Lakescaping is simply landscaping on the lake shore which provides an more natural <br />alternative to structural or artificial shore landscaping and erosion control. Udtesccgting cm <br />benefit Lake Minnetonka by improving fidt and wildlife habitat, providing shoreline protection <br />md enhancing the lake's aesthetics. <br />The Lcdte Minnetonka Association st^tports public and private efforts to use bdcesccping on the <br />shore of IxAe Minnetonka. <br />* Adopted by the Lake Minnetonka Assodation Board ofDirectors on Sqrteinber 28.2001. <br />' See, Lakescaping far nUdli/e and Water Quality, by Carrot Hendwron, Carotyn Dindoff and Ficd Ronimaliki, <br />Noogame Wildlifc Pngnm - Section of WikUile. MN Dcpaitnent of Nattiial Remmci. To older, call l-a0O4S7-3757 or <br />6S1-297-3000. <br />h\ <br />'■4'