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Shoreline Alterations: MAW Will a sand beach work on my shoreline? Minnesota One oal of DNR Ecolo ical and Waters Resources is to limit unnecess Pollution g g ary and Control potentially damaging alterations to shorelines. Specifically,use of beach sand Agency and other types of fill is limited in order to prevent damage to fish spawning IS AN INDIVIDUAL PERMIT REQUIRED? areas, aquatic habitat,and water quality of Minnesota's lakes. For most projects constructed below the Although natural sand beaches can be found on many Minnesota lake- ordinary high-water level* (OHWL)of shores, landowners often attempt to create them on shores where they do public waters as determined by the Min- not naturally occur(i.e.,a muddy-bottom lake).If you are considering adding nesota Department of Natural Resources a beach blanket,you should know a few important things before investing (DNR), an individual permit is required your money. from the DNR. • Beach material that erodes into the lake may coat aquatic plant Beach blanket exception:An individual beds and fish spawning grounds,degrading fish and wildlife habitat permit from the DNR is not required for and damaging the water quality of your lake. • Beach material must be clean and washed free of fine particles beach sand or gravel placement if the and must be of the appropriate grain size(coarse sand or larger) conditions outlined in this information to stay in place under wave action. Placed material that migrates sheet are followed. from your site may constitute a violation of water quality standards. To further minimize the risk of your beach migrating away from If you have questions concerning the contents the site,maintain aquatic vegetation on both sides of your beach, of this information sheet, contact your like in the diagram on page two. local DNR Area Hydrologist. See contact • The lakebed must be capable of holding beach material in place. information on reverse side. If the lake bottom is soft,the sand or gravel will only sink into the muck and disappear. DNR jurisdiction extends waterward • You are only allowed to install sand or gravel twice in the same range of water-level location without a permit. fluctuation vanes • Vegetation will constantly emerge through the beach material, from lake to lake and additional plant control will be needed on the beach. If you ordinary high-water level _ plan to weed by hand or apply herbicide,an aquatic plant manage- record high '� — — 9 ment permit may be required from the DNR Division of Fisheries. water level average water level Beach blankets may not be placed over emergent vegetation such cattail,bulrush,sedges, as bulrush or cattails unless you obtain a permit from the Division and other aquatic vegetation of Fisheries. Shoreline cross section Keep in mind that you are not allowed to install any plant barrier or liner ARE OTHER PERMITS REQUIRED? (e.g.,filter fabric or plastic)underneath your constructed beach. If owning lakeshore property with a sandy beach is a high priority for you, look for Other governmental units(federal, state, lakeshore property where sandy beaches occur naturally before you make city, county,township,and watershed that important purchase. authority)may require a permit for that portion of the project within their jurisdic- tion,which usually involves work above the OHWL. It is advisable to contact them. *For lakes and wetlands,the OHWL is the high- est elevation that has been maintained as to leave evidence on the landscape.It is commonly that point where the natural vegetation changes from predomi- nantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial.For wa- _ lercourses,the OHWL is the top of the bank of the cannel.For reservoirs and flowages,the OHWL is �e operating elevation of the normal summer pool. Beach blanket at shoreline. Shoreline Alterations:Beach Blanket/revised October 2012 Page 1 of 2