Don't Let Your Shoreline Crumble — Plant A Buffer Bundle!
The 2026 ordering window is now closed. We’ve reached the maximum number of Buffer Bundle orders we’re able to provide this year.
If you’d like to be added to our 2027 interest list, please complete the form below. If funding is available, we’ll contact you before placing next year’s order to confirm your interest.
NOTE: Offer only available to property owners with lake frontage on China Lake. Check your address now!
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Go here
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Click the “view larger map” icon (four-cornered box)
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Click the search icon in the top left corner
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Enter your address
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Confirm property has lake frontage
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Soil erosion is a leading contributor of phosphorus runoff into China Lake. Too much causes algae blooms which impacts recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating, and can be harmful to people, pets and wildlife.
Our Buffer Bundles* are supplied by local growers and include native plants that minimize runoff, stabilize the shoreline and beautify your property!
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One free bundle ($250 value) per household!
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Supplies are limited—one FREE bundle per customer
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Order by April 30, 2026
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Pickup details will be emailed around May 30 (approx. one week before distribution)
Continue reading for details of what each bundle includes and a photo gallery!
THANK YOU for helping proect China Lake!
Plants Included in Buffer Bundle
Shrubs
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American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
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Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
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Pussy Willow (Salix discolor)
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Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata)
Small Tree
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American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)
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Speckled Alder / Tag Alder (Alnus rugosa)
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Appalachian Sedge (Carex appalachica)
Buffer Bundle Plant Gallery
The China Lake Buffer Bundle Campaign is funded in part by a Source Protection Grant aministered by the Maine Drinking Water Program
and a community grant from Kennebec Savings Bank. Other project support provided by China Lake Association and Kennebec Water District.