Understanding Lake Banks

October 1, 2023


by Michael Donovan

TwinEagles is home to 42 lakes and our HOA is responsible for maintaining the lake banks. Watch this informative video titled Littoral Zone Explained to learn how lake water levels are impacted and how we can minimize erosion with native plantings.

A littoral shelf is a lake banking that host a variety of native plants. The plants serve to prevent erosion and purify stormwater as it passes through to the lake. The video defines for us the three exposed littoral zones, when they occur and what we can plant to increase its value.