Washburn County will implement an assistance project to work with Shell Lake lakeshore owners, as the water level recedes, to return as much waterfront as possible to its natural condition through planted restoration projects and through protection of areas that will regenerate naturally. Shell Lake has experienced flood conditions the past 3-4 years as a result of unusually high water levels on this 2600 acre "seepage" lake. There is currently no existing natural outlet for this lake. Recently, the City of Shell Lake has installed a "pipeline" outlet and the water levels are beginning to recede to a more "normal" level. This program will provide for technical assistance to individual shoreline property owners with the potential for shoreline renewal and/or protection of native vegetation. Cost sharing will be provided for site assessment and evaluation, site design for restoration/preservation, and preparation/planting of vegetation. The project goal is to restore native vegetation on a minimum of 90 lots on the lake. Project deliverables for this project include a final report listing all project accomplishments including the number of parcels or lots participating in the program.

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Washburn County will implement an assistance project to work with Shell Lake lakeshore owners, as the water level recedes, to return as much waterfront as possible to its natural condition through planted restoration projects and through protection of areas that will regenerate naturally. Shell Lake has experienced flood conditions the past 3-4 years as a result of unusually high water levels on this 2600 acre "seepage" lake.