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Please select your randomized shoreline number from the drop down in the "Shoreline ID Search" box below. Your randomized number was provided in the mail. Results for greenbelt score, Cladophora density, and erosion will appear by hitting 'apply.' A legend for each map layer is shown by clicking the arrow next to the checked layer. Scroll below the map for information on greenbelts, Cladophora, and erosion from the survey. Please do not hesitate to contact Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society (M.A.P.S.) or Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council for more information. Kind regards, M.A.P.S. and Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council |
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Greenbelts
Greenbelts are a natural buffer of native vegetation between the water's edge and your lawn that helps to reduce erosion by stabilizing the soil, filtering nutrients and other pollution. Greenbelts can also deter geese who prefer well-manicured lawns and unrestricted access to the water. What was your Greenbelt rating? |
Cladophora
Cladophora is an alga that grows as a film and in later growth stages as filaments on hard substrate near the shoreline. Increased nutrients, such as phosphorus from failing septic systems, enhance Cladophora growth to abnormal levels. Monitoring Cladophora serves as a useful bio-indicator of changes to nutrient inputs near the shoreline.
Cladophora is an alga that grows as a film and in later growth stages as filaments on hard substrate near the shoreline. Increased nutrients, such as phosphorus from failing septic systems, enhance Cladophora growth to abnormal levels. Monitoring Cladophora serves as a useful bio-indicator of changes to nutrient inputs near the shoreline.
How did your shoreline rate for Cladophora Density?
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Shoreline Erosion
Erosion introduces sediment and excess nutrients attached to soil particles. An abnormal increase in sediment can clog the gills of fish, macroinvertebrates, and degrade habitat including fish spawning grounds. Increased nutrients can cause algal blooms that degrade lake water quality. |
How did your shoreline rate for erosion?
Low = Exposed soils, gullies up to 1" deep. (No slumping)
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Medium = Exposed soils, gullies > 1" & < 6", banks undercut by < 6". (Minor slumping)
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High = Exposed soils, gullies > 6", banks undercut by > 6". (Severe slumping)
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Want to improve your shoreline rating and protect Mullett Lake?
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To improve your stewardship of Mullett Lake, visit the Michigan Shoreland Stewards (MiSS) website. The MiSS program provides recognition for lakefront property owners who are protecting inland lakes through best management practices on their property and provides recommendations for improving your shoreline.
www.mishorelandstewards.org |
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Do you need guidance for improving your shoreline?
Unsure why your shore was given the rating it received? Fill out this form or give us a call at 231-347-1181. We're here to help. |
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Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
426 Bay Street Petoskey, MI 49770 231-347-1181 |
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This project was made possible the Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society (MAPS) - an organization dedicated to the wildlife and resource preservation of Mullett Lake.
The purpose of MAPS is to represent the best interests of its members toward the pursuit of practical lake management to protect and preserve the material character and water quality of Mullett Lake and its surrounding watershed. To learn more about MAPS, visit their website at mullettlake-maps.org |