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The third annual Shoreland Buffer Zone Expo will be held August 7, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve, located east of Hackensack off County Highway 46. The event is sponsored by the Cass County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) and Deep Portage



Workshop sessions will include information on (a) what buffer zones are and why they are crucial for preserving the quality of our lakes, rivers and shorelands (b) creating a buffer zone on your shoreland, including sources of financial assistance, shoreland preservation expertise and native plants, (c) maintaining an existing buffer zone, including identification and elimination of invasive species, (d) controlling storm water run-off, including construction of rain barrels and rain gardens. There will also be a session on the DNR's proposed new shoreland rules and a native species planting demonstration. Exhibiters from public agencies and non-profit organizations as well as local businesses providing shoreland preservation related services will also provide information to Expo attendees.



[[In-content Ad]]A fee of $15 per person or $25 per couple, including lunch, is payable at the door, beginning at 8:30 a.m. August 7th. Preregistration will be required by August 1. Contact Jack Fitzgerald, Cass County Izzak Walton League, at 218-682-2941 or [email protected] for more information and/or to pre-register.

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