Researched and built this device to provide a model of how innovative bioengineering techniques can be used to reduce streambank erosion and enhance fish & wildlife habitat in riparian areas.

1. The Stinger
By Diana McGhee

2. Received a Manitoba Hydro grant of
$22,300
Planted 780 six foot trees along the
riverbank
$19,000 spent in the first year
Why?

3. Minnedosa

4. Minnedosa Parks Board
Minnedosa Lake Rehabilitation
Committee
Minnedosa Lake Rehabilitation
Committee
Now what?

5. Bioengineering
3.5” diameter x 7
feet
Cold rolled steel
Cost: $1,000
Modified high-hoe
attachment
$8,000 - $20,000!

6. How?

7. Willow Post Collection
Cut willow posts in early spring or
fall
4-8 inches in diameter; 5 - 7 feet
long
Cut the bottom at an angle
Posts should soak for 24 hrs. - 10
days

8. Planting with The
Stinger
Bottom of post should be below the
midsummer water table level
Top of cutting; 1 - 3 ft above
ground
Leave 3 - 4 buds above the
ground
Plant the post 3 -
5 feet into the
ground
Bottom of post should be below the
midsummer water table level

9. Where?
From 1993 to 2001the Minnedosa office accessed over $200,000
to plant 1,067,177 trees and shrubs on 844 community and
private land projects.

10. Results
1998 - Demonstration/Pilot
Project
1999
2000-2001

12. Partnerships