Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - the Township of Lanark Highlands
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - the Township of Lanark Highlands
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - the Township of Lanark Highlands
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November 26, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Re: Conservation Authorities Shoreline Planting Program<br />
As you may be aware, <strong>the</strong> Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and<br />
Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC) have <strong>of</strong>fered a shoreline planting program for<br />
several years.<br />
A naturally vegetated shoreline is an effective way to maintain water quality, aid in<br />
nutrient uptake, provide habitat, and protect shorelines from erosion. Therefore, shoreline<br />
planting and rehabilitation is <strong>of</strong>ten recommended when Conservation Authority (CA)<br />
staff assess properties for new development through our review <strong>of</strong> Planning Act<br />
proposals. Shoreline planting and establishing a vegetated buffer is one method to help<br />
mitigate <strong>the</strong> impacts <strong>of</strong> residential development.<br />
The CAs would like to assist our partner municipalities in implementing planting<br />
recommendations through our shoreline planting programs. These programs are designed<br />
to help facilitate <strong>the</strong>se recommendations and provide landowners with <strong>the</strong> opportunity to<br />
consult with CA staff and implement a shoreline planting plan that is specific to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
property. Each property requires a site visit by CA staff in order to provide<br />
recommendations on species type and density.<br />
Please contact <strong>the</strong> RVCA and MVC for details on <strong>the</strong>ir specific shoreline planting<br />
programs details.<br />
We would be pleased to meet with you to discuss <strong>the</strong> programs. If you have any<br />
questions in <strong>the</strong> interim, please contact <strong>the</strong> undersigned.<br />
Andrea Klymko<br />
Brian Anderson<br />
Shoreline Stewardship Program Manager Advisory Services Coordinator<br />
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority<br />
Mississippi Valley Conservation<br />
613-692-3571 xt <strong>11</strong>73 613-259-2421 xt 228<br />
4175 Hwy. 5<strong>11</strong>, <strong>Lanark</strong>, Ontario K0G 1K0 · Tel. (613) 259-2421 · Fax (613) 259-3468 · info@mvc.on.ca<br />
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