Shorelines Matter: An educational series about Skaneateles Lake shoreline protection and restoration
This series will focus on shore zones, their importance, why homeowners opt for certain shoreline types over others, what surrounding states are doing to incentivize natural shorelines, and techniques and native plants to use for shoreline restoration. Check out the remaining programs!
Upcoming Programs:
Naturalizing Your Shoreline
When: Thursday, July 13th from 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: Parish Hall, St James Episcopal Church, 96 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Registration: https://forms.gle/ai3gj3X5LYivkvkK9
This session will present the importance of naturalizing your shoreline, creating a more sustainable and resilient alternative than hardscaping (Ontario County SWCD). This presentation will also cover the types of plants best suited for natural shorescaping, planting strategies, and natural shoreline management (Krissy Boys, Cornell Botanic Gardens).
Questions? Contact Camille Marcotte, Water and Ecology Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension Onondaga County, at ctm78@cornell.edu or (315) 424-9485 ext.232.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. This program is presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County and partners. Support for this event comes from the City of Syracuse.
Past Programs:
Introducing shore zones: their ecology and management
When: Thursday, April 6th at 7pm
Where: Zoom webinar
Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a0jN0vsiQhC7fownF3LTRQ
(you must register to receive the Zoom link)
Please join us for the first of four programs in our Shorelines Matter educational series. This first program will define shore zones and explain why they are important. This presentation will also highlight the ways humans impact shorelines, and will share some general tips to protect shoreline ecosystems. Presented by Dr. Dave Strayer from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
Keeping up with the Joneses – How Neighbors Influence Shoreline Type
When: Wednesday, June 21st at 7pm
Where: Zoom webinar
Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lt9tJY0gQqWfKL9vbazMNQ
(you must register to receive the Zoom link)
Ever wondered why your neighbor has a hardened shoreline instead of a natural shoreline? Join us for this session that will provide context on human behavior related to shorelines. This presentation will share research-based information on predictors of shoreline type, or what influences a property owner’s shoreline type. This event will also explore research about peoples’ willingness to participate in different hypothetical shoreline programs. Additionally, there will be a presentation introducing the Vermont Lake Wise program – an example of an initiative by a neighboring state to encourage natural shorelines and protect lake health.
