Common Problems

Trampled vegetation along the shore

Lawns adjacent to ponds and streams

Livestock pastures adjacent to ponds and streams

Possible Solutions

• Build steps to direct foot traffic over bank*
• Restrict foot traffic to a small area that is protected against erosion*
• Restore vegetated buffer

• Dedicate a strip of yard nearest the water for a vegetated buffer.
• Depending on personal preferences, develop a planting plan that considers appearance, maintenance, and cost

• Move fences back from the shore
• Allow livestock access to water only through a gated passage
• Develop alternative water supplies