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oh -- FIRST CHOICE IAL TA | VOL.2 No.47 - FIRST CHOICE REAL ESTATE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1991 & CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Protecting your shoreline from the elements If you own a vacation pro- perty, chances are you're concerned about protecting your special retreat against erosion. Caused by wind, waves, rain, ice and ground motion, erosion can wreak havoc along shorelines, resulting in millions of dollars worth of land and structural damage. Shoreline properties also undergo changes as a result of manmade forces. In some cases, humans have caused erosion by dredging the bottoms of lakes and rivers, and by building ob- jects in the water, altering the flow of water and obstructing waves and currents. While erosion continues to be a major concern for shoreline dwellers, there are many things you can do to effectively safeguard your property. Shoreline Composition The rate at which a shoreline will erode depends on the composition of the shore area and its ex- posure to erosive forces. Before any modifications can be made to change these conditions, it's impor- tant to understand what's happening along your par- ticular shoreline. You can determine your property's erosion potential by reviewing the erosion rates recorded by Environ- ment Canada or by looking at the Great Lakes Hazard Land maps available from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Types of Shorelines There are four prevalent types of shorelines in On- tario: rock cliff formation, bluff, beach or marsh. If you're unsure of the type of shoreline you may have, you should contact the Ministry of Natural Resources or a professional coastal engineer. You can then choose a protective structure to help reduce the rate of erosion on your property. There are many methods of combatting erosion. You can plant vegetative cover like grass, small shrubs and trees. Rock rubble and boulders can also be used to protect shorelines. Groynes -- walls that run at 90 degree angles to the shoreline (usually con- structed of steel) are also used in some areas for pro- tection and to naturally build beach areas back up. Revetments are another Turn to Page 2 o -i REMI An mternational network © of independent member brokers. RE/MAX scugog realty limited 144 QUEEN ST. - PORT PERRY - 985-4427 DOCK YOUR BOAT! On your own property and live in a cute and cozy maintenance free home on Scugog Island. Lovely large canal waterfront lot with pool and garage. It could be yours for $138,880. Contact Cecelia Thaeter for further details at 985-4427 GERROWS BEACH-PRIME WATERFRONT Prestige Ambleside Dr., 3 miles from Port Perry. Fabulous sunsets from large deck. Spacious, open concept living, dining and kitchen areas. Main floor den fireplaces and double garages both upper and lower levels. Finished rec-room, wet bar etc., are just some of the features of this lovely home. Call Ken Middleton 985-4427 or Tor. 428-1332 for appt. to view. READ EVERY WEEK BY OVER 20,000 PEOPLE