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Montague could cultivate certain plants that are native to the area that also can combat the high salinity issues due to heavy road salting in the winter. Native plant species such as Corkscrew Rush, Tussock Sedge, and Water Horsetail thrive in salty environments. There are also many other native plants listed here. These species could be planted along the sides of the Dowling Street bridge as well as near the pipe that discharges near the campground. These gardens filled with salt-tolerant plants could absorb salt-filled street runoff before it enters White Lake and kills off aquatic plants and wildlife.
The blue pin on the map marked with coordinates marks the Thompson Street bridge which turns into Dowling Street in Montague. This bridge would be an effective place to plant salt tolerant gardens. Dowling street is one of the main steep streets which salt runs down and enters White Lake, killing off vegetation on sides of the bridge. This bridge is also subject to high flooding as it is a low point at the end of the steep Dowling Street. Montague often has to place sandbags on sides of the bridge to slow flooding of the street. Planting gardens on both sides of the bridge would help collect salt and other pollutants. Planting gardens on the North and South ends of the bridge would also help prevent flooding and pollutants from entering the lake.
Water Horsetail
Corkscrew Rush
Tussock Sedge
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