The principal use of vegetation on the Great Lakes shores is to 

 abate surface erosion caused by runoff or wind. Plants found frequently 

 during the survey are false Solomon's seal, wild rye, and sand cherry. 

 Information on surface erosion and the various techniques for its con- 

 trol (dewatering, slope grading, sand stabilization) are available from 

 the Soil Conservation Service or the County Agriculture Extension Agent. 



Further research on use of aquatic plants for erosion abatement 

 on the Great Lakes shores is not recommended because open shoreline 

 conditions are not favorable for the growth and maintenance of 

 introduced submergent and emergent plants. 



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