Shoreline Erosion? Alberta Cottagers Offer Real‑World Fixes

An insightful piece from Cottage Life explores how lakeside residents at Wabamun Lake in central Alberta are tackling six decades of shoreline erosion by adopting natural, shoreline‑friendly measures - planting native vegetation, restoring bank slopes and avoiding high‑impact armouring.

These practical, community‑led efforts reflect the core purpose of the Watershed Stewardship Grant program, which provides crucial funding for grassroots initiatives that protect and restore water bodies, shorelines and riparian zones across the province.

Read the full story to see how local action and targeted grant support can turn shoreline loss into shoreline resilience.