Itasca Waters Shoreland Advisors Program

What is the Shoreland Advisors Program?

Several years ago, Itasca Waters surveyed Itasca County lakeshore residents. From this survey we learned lakeshore owners wanted information about their property from ordinary citizens. As a result, Itasca Waters decided to pioneer and pilot a unique program: the Shoreland Advisors program. This three-year program focuses on restoring and preserving shoreland here in Itasca County, by using helpful practices that can positively impact lake water quality.

With assistance from the University of Minnesota Extension, our advisors have completed an educational workshop and an onsite training session involving a series of local lakeshore properties in various states of quality. Advisors make personal onsite visits with lakeshore owners who want information about managing shoreland property in an ecologically friendly way that helps water quality.

Our hope is that the Shoreland Advisor's program will grow to become a model that can be used across the state. 

Cedar Lake

Completed Project

Cedar Lake

Original Shoreline

Cedar Lake

In Progress

Cedar Lake

In Progress

Cedar Lake

Completed Project

Wayzata

Completed Project

Wayzata

Completed Project

Wayzata

Original Shoreline

Wayzata

In Progress

Wayzata

Completed Project

Our Shoreland Advisors are here to help

Below is a growing list of local residents who are working with Itasca Waters to preserve our shorelines.

• Andy Ahrens
• Dennis Anderson
• Chris Bergquist
• Jacob "Jake" Burdick
• Dr. Mark Conover
• John Downing
• Sam Johnson
• Mark Hawkinson
• Jane Hillstrom
• Kathy Hoolihan
• Mike Casey
• Bill Marshall
• Mike Johnson
• Jeff Poenix
• Ruth Thouin
• Daryl Arola
• Steve Evanson
• Jim Gowling
• Ryan Newman
• Christa Berg
• Marcia Gowling
• Dave Lick
• Jayson Newman
• Bryan Sergot
• Jan Bilden
• Derek Fox
• Sue Lick
• Vic & Suzanne Spadaccini
• Peter Friedlieb
• Perry Loegering
• Mike Young
• Jon Byrne
• Chris Friedlieb
• Dr. Cavour Johnson
• Jeanne Melin
• Jim Hoolihan

Interested in learning more or scheduling a visitation?

Itasca Waters will work with you to schedule an advisor to come out and meet with you!

Please note that during this Coronavirus pandemic, Itasca Waters is offering three options to those who wish a Shoreland Advisor’s visit.  An advisor will contact you and:  meet with you on your property at a safe distance, visit your property and communicate with you via phone while evaluating your property, or  you can be put on a list for a visitation to your property at a later time.

There is no cost for this service. Simply fill out the request form and our coordinator will get in touch with you.