Is a permit required to restore or modify the shoreline?

When working on the shoreline, including restoration work, a provincial permit will be required if you are using construction equipment on or near the shore i.e. below the ordinary high water line. A development permit from the municipality may also be required

It is important to carefully research the best practice for restoring the shoreline damage from ice pushes to avoid any detrimental effects on the lake and fish habitat. It is not just as simple as pushing the dirt back into the lake!

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