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Portage Lake's Shoreline

The Detroit News
Craig Kivi, who owns around 2,700 feet of natural shoreline preserves on Portage Lake which is part of the Huron River Watershed, drives the boat on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Craig Kivi, who owns around 2,700 feet of natural shoreline preserves on Portage Lake which is part of the Huron River Watershed, drives the boat on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
A local resident enjoys the sun while sitting on the dock on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
A local resident enjoys the sun while sitting on the dock on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
A close up of the Circle Hook Conservation Group logo on Craig Kivi's boat on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
A close up of the Circle Hook Conservation Group logo on Craig Kivi's boat on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
The houses on the shoreline of Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
The houses on the shoreline of Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Craig Kivi, who owns around 2,700 feet of natural shoreline preserves on Portage Lake which is part of the Huron River Watershed, drives the boat on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Craig Kivi, who owns around 2,700 feet of natural shoreline preserves on Portage Lake which is part of the Huron River Watershed, drives the boat on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
A sign that indicates the protected shoreline habitat on the shoreline of Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022. Protecting Portage Lake is also part of Craig Kivi's family legacy.
A sign that indicates the protected shoreline habitat on the shoreline of Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022. Protecting Portage Lake is also part of Craig Kivi's family legacy.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Some of the greenery produced by Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Some of the greenery produced by Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
These branches on Portage Lake prevents the destructive force on the shoreline on Friday on August 12th 2022.
These branches on Portage Lake prevents the destructive force on the shoreline on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
A sign that indicates the protected shoreline habitat on the shoreline of Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022. Protecting Portage Lake is also part of Craig Kivi's family legacy.
A sign that indicates the protected shoreline habitat on the shoreline of Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022. Protecting Portage Lake is also part of Craig Kivi's family legacy.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
These branches on Portage Lake prevents the destructive force on the shoreline on Friday on August 12th 2022. The gray chord (center) coming out of the branch keeps the branch from drifting into the water.
These branches on Portage Lake prevents the destructive force on the shoreline on Friday on August 12th 2022. The gray chord (center) coming out of the branch keeps the branch from drifting into the water.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
The protected shoreline at The Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
The protected shoreline at The Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
The protected shoreline at The Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
The protected shoreline at The Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
The protected shoreline at The Portage Lake as well as the branches used to protect the shoreline from waves on Friday on August 12th 2022.
The protected shoreline at The Portage Lake as well as the branches used to protect the shoreline from waves on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
The branches used to protect the shoreline from waves on Friday on August 12th 2022.
The branches used to protect the shoreline from waves on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
A tree that succumbed to the erosion of the shoreline on Friday on August 12th 2022.
A tree that succumbed to the erosion of the shoreline on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Some artificial waves created by a boat on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Some artificial waves created by a boat on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
The artificial waves that erode the shoreline of Portage Lake created by a boat on Friday on August 12th 2022.
The artificial waves that erode the shoreline of Portage Lake created by a boat on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
A sign on the shoreline of Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
A sign on the shoreline of Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News
Craig Kivi, who owns around 2,700 feet of natural shoreline preserves on Portage Lake which is part of the Huron River Watershed, drives the boat on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Craig Kivi, who owns around 2,700 feet of natural shoreline preserves on Portage Lake which is part of the Huron River Watershed, drives the boat on Portage Lake on Friday on August 12th 2022.
Hernz Laguerre, Jr., The Detroit News