I imagine Mangroves long extended roots grasping and holding the sand beneath the water and helping to create a balance for life. Invasive species are the end all for native vegetation. I just published a blog article on water and the movie Flow. Privatization of water is now one of the fastest growning threats to the world’s fresh water supply.

Thank you for opening our eyes to other reasons why we need to protect coastlines. Around Shell Lake, even tough we have shoreline protection, we still have property owners who insist on mowing grass right down to the water’s edge. The city is planting native plants at 13 public access points in the hopes of teaching others about water purification and sustainability.