Featured Municipality & Theme

October

Municipality:
City of Monroe

Located in Green County

Population: 10,457 (2022)

5.60 square miles of land

Theme: Stream and Shoreline Management

What is stream and shoreline management?

Stream and shoreline management is a plan to prevent erosion.

Why is managing streams and shorelines important?

It is important to manage streams and shorelines because they are important to the overall health of the waterway. The erosion of shorelines can cause nutrients and debris, which can harm aquatic life and vegetation.

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How do you prevent shoreline erosion
Answer
Preserve natural rocks and vegetation, Prevent surface runoff from yards, patios, and driveways, Avoid construction within 100 feet of the shoreline, Limit foot traffic and other recreational activities in erosion-prone areas

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