Designs have been completed and construction planning is underway for nine shoreline restorations on Martin, Coon, and Linwood lakes in Anoka County. Sites were selected based on the severity of erosion, and therefore the amount of nutrients and sediment they're contributing to the lake. A variety of 'bioengineering' approaches will be applied, utilizing natural materials such as vegetation, wood, coir logs, and rock to stabilize the shoreline while enhancing habitat for fish and wildlife. Funding is provided by a Clean Water Fund grant, the Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization, and landowner match. Stay tuned for more updates! For more information contact Breanna Keith, Water Resource Specialist, at