Compilation of Research for the Removal of Existing Boathouses and Shoreline Structure

Compilation of Research for the Removal of Existing Boathouses and Shoreline Structure

Borrowman, Kyle; Couchie, Sarah; Lowles, Andrew

Kennisis Lake Planning Committee
Host contact: Prince, Jim

Sager, Eric
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

TP-572

2007

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Kennisis Lake

Existing boathouses and shoreline structures

This report starts by providing some context to the issue of shoreline structures. It also includes examples of by-laws and incentive programs that address the removal of structures.

Shorelines are being utilized to the maximum of their potential by most landowners, however, they may not realize more harm than good is being done. This report examines regional, provincial, and federal laws pertaining to the development, upkeep, and removal of hard shoreline structures such as boathouses and docks. It is discussed how and why maintaining a natural shoreline is both environmentally friendly and cost effective, and how one might accomplish this “greening” of their property. It is recommended to provide incentives for the removal or current shoreline structures as well as to provide tips on how to improve older structures or build new, more environmentally friendly docks.

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