Managing Waterfront and Riparian Areas

Riparian areas are moist areas of water-loving plants that border a lake, wetland, stream or river. They are very important ecologically, socially and economically. A healthy riparian area helps reduce bank and shoreline erosion, trap sediments, filter pollutants, improve water quality and provide forage and fish and wildlife habitat.

Looking at my Lakeshore is an easy to use 11 point checklist that will help campground operators to assess the health of their waterfront.  For additional resources to help you manage riparian areas effectively, visit www.cowsandfish.org.

The Association of Summer Villages of Alberta has created an easy to use Lakeshore Stewardship Reference Guide, which is available at www.albertasummervillages.org.  Click on 'Lake Stewardship' at the top of the page.

Alberta Conservation Association's Caring for Shoreline Properties promotes the preservation and restoration of the natural state of Alberta’s lakes and shorelands, while maintaining the value of lakefront properties.