How to Create a Wildlife Friendly
Shoreline

Creating a wildlife friendly shoreline and backyard can be as easy as the 6 tips listed below.

Select any one of the tips below to get started.

 

1. Create a Shoreline Buffer - Find out what a shoreline buffer is, the benefits a buffer provides and how to create one.
   
   
2. Practice Wildlife Friendly Yard Care - Tips on wildlife friendly mowing, plant selection, and pet waste clean-up.
   
   
3. Add Wildlife Friendly Enhancements - Nest boxes, bird feeders and snags and logs are a few of the ways you can invite more wildlife on to your property.
   
   
4. Minimize Disturbances - Even with all of the correct plants and enhancements, you still may be scaring off wildlife and not knowing it. Discover steps you can take to minimize disturbances to your wildlife.
   
   
5. Protect Your Wetlands - Discover why protecting wetlands is important to you and the wildlife on your property.
   
   
6. Protect Fish Habitat - Learn how to protect fish habitat along your shoreline.

If you would like to delve further into enhancing your shoreline habitat, visit the Additional Resources page.