|
|
LAKESHORE
PROPERTY OWNERS |
|
-
- The ecology of many of our lakes is being
stressed to the point of permanent damage as a result of excessive
nutrient and sediment deposits, clear cutting and mowing and extensive
shore and aquatic vegetation removal. As a custodian of lakeshore
property the most beneficial thing you can do is to adhere to the
DNR’s BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES and leave the shoreland as nature
intended.
-
- Before you:
- Cut
down any tree or brush
- Remove
any soil
- Fill
any hole
- Cut
any aquatic vegetation (weeds)
- Make
any shoreland or wetland alteration
- Undertake
any construction
- Verify that you are not violating Department of
Natural Resources or Itasca County Zoning regulations.
-
- Fines of up to $700 and/or a 90 day
jail term can be imposed for violations. Restoration may be
required at owners expense. Permits obtained after the project is
started will generally cost double the usual fee and may result in an
order for restoration.
-
- These regulations DO
NOT prevent proper development of
lakeshore property but they DO
prevent harmful and destructive development such as that done in past
years before current regulations went into effect. They also help the
property owner from inadvertently damaging his/her own property, thus
reducing its commercial value.
-
- PLEASE,
for the sake of the lake,
contact your Lake Association, Department of Natural Resources, Itasca
County Zoning and/or Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation
District for more information before making any alterations.
-
- Itasca County Environmental
Services 327-2857
- Itasca SWCD 326-0017
- DNR 327-4416 or 327-4322
Prepared by the Itasca County Coalition of Lake Associations November
1998
|