Rose lives on Crooked Lake in Crow Wing County and this is her first year as a Shoreland Volunteer. Rose truly believes that through education Shoreland Volunteers can make an impact on lakeshore owners. They are in the process of creating three buffer zone restoration projects on Crooked Lake to be used for demo sites.

Learn and Do: Master Gardeners from Ramsey and Washington Counties assist with revegetating the shore of Lake Phalen in St. Paul. The June 18th project was coordinated by the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District, which has revegetated a total of 1,700 feet of shoreland this season and a total of 4,000 feet since 1998. Engaging the community is key in the watershed district’s projects. This season 20 adults and 550 classroom students have been involved in planting. Information on the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District’s shoreland revegetation project can be found on their website, or by calling Bill Bartodziej at 651-704-2089.

What activities, research or program have you been doing to learn and address this interest?

I have taken Shoreline Design 1 and 2 and also have taken part in a planting. The Restore your Shore CD has been a good resource also. However, in true form and jumping in the with both feet, I have been leading the Buffer Zone Demo projects on Crooked and Portage Lakes. Nothing beats hands on learning!

What is your favorite experience with the Shoreland Volunteer Program?

I love the camaraderie of completing a project and also the opportunity to meet so many fun and interesting people.

What is the most important thing you have done with the program?

The most important thing I have done with this program is exposing people to the concept of preserving our lakes and wildlife and seeing the beauty in our natural surroundings.

What one person do you most admire in life and why?

No one person comes to mind as a most admired individual. Instead, I will say I admire certain qualities in people such as strength, commitment, honesty, and a true respect for all living things.

What is the best book you have ever read?

Someday I will have time to read more than three pages (the same three pages I read the night before) before I fall asleep. Ask me then!

What question would you like to have asked of you?

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?

A: I’m still working on it!

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