project brief

Restoration of eroding islands to reduce sediment input into Loon Lake

Loon Lake Property Owners Association

Columbia City, IN

Award

$ 12,819

Funding Start Date

Jan 4, 2018

Funding End Date

Sep 15, 2018

Funding Partner

Brunswick Foundation

Project Objectives

  • Reduce or eliminate the ongoing shoreline erosion and protect a small island on Loon Lake.

  • Protect and enhance the riparian habitat on the island and wetland vegetation located on the leeward side.

  • Protect the lakes water quality by preventing sediment and nutrients from entering the lake as the island erodes.

  • Create additional fish habitat by incorporating aquatic plants and woody debris as part of the restoration.

Project Description

Loon Lake is a 222-acre natural lake located in northeast Indiana. The lake has a state-owned public access site and is annually stocked with walleye and muskie. In addition to these stockings, the lake is also known for its largemouth bass and panfish opportunities.

Two islands in the lake are experiencing severe bank erosion from wave action created by wind and boating activity, degrading the shoreline and fishery habitat.

The restoration of these eroding islands to reduce sediment input into Loon Lake will be accomplished by using bioengineering techniques. The project will require the use of glacial stone and native plantings. A total of 225 native plant plugs and 135 willow live stakes will be incorporated into the glacial stone. Following construction, regular monitoring will be conducted of erosion along the island as well as the growth and survival of native plugs to ensure adequate cover and diversity.

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