Shoreline Protection Services
Protect Your Waterfront Property the Right Way
Erosion along an inland lake or river bank doesn’t stop on its own. Get it stabilized with riprap, retaining walls, or native plantings. Nate O’Grady Landscape will handle the permitting process for you.
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Meet Our Team
Nate O’Grady
Founder and President
When Nate was young, he learned many valuable things while working aside his Dad every day in the family landscape business. That’s when he decided he would devote the rest of his career to being the best landscaper he could be.
Kasey Lofgren
Lead Designer and Installer
Kasey returned to Northern Michigan from Chicago in 2018 and quickly put his eye for design to work alongside his brother, Nate. As the creative force behind the company’s designs, Kasey is responsible for all landscape design concepts and CAD drawings, transforming ideas into detailed, build-ready plans. He also leads hardscape projects in the field, where his natural problem-solving and “puzzle-building” skills shine. Now transitioning into estimating for hardscape projects, Kasey brings his full-circle expertise in concept, design, installation, and budgeting. Outside of work, Kasey enjoys spending time on the golf course, where he’s always up for a good round.
Tyler Baldwin
Landscaping Specialist
Tyler joined our team in 2024, bringing with him nine years of experience in the tree service industry. He quickly assumed the leadership of our tree service division and played a key role in operations following the unprecedented ice storm northern Michigan received in March of 2024. Tyler is now transitioning into management of our landscape maintenance division, and we look forward to the positive impact and improvements he will bring to this area as well.Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending his time outdoors.
Shoreline Protection in Your Area
- Afton
- Alverno
- Cheboygan
- Freedom
- Grand View
- Harbor Springs
- Indian River
- Miami Beach
- Mullett Lake
- Orchard Beach
- Petoskey
- Point Nipigon
- Pries Landing
- Riggsville
Who We Serve
Lakefront & Riverfront Homeowners
Whether erosion is just starting or a section of the bank has already gone, get a site visit and a plan before it takes more.
Vacation & Seasonal Property Owners
Your shoreline stays protected year-round, even when you’re not up north to keep an eye on it.
HOAs & Waterfront Communities
Shared shorelines get the same attention as private ones: stable banks and common areas that look great and stay stable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, any shoreline work at or below the ordinary high water mark in Michigan requires an EGLE permit. We take care of the application for you.
Riprap is sloped natural stone that absorbs wave energy along the water’s edge. A retaining wall creates a more defined vertical edge, better suited to steep grade changes. Many shorelines get both.
Native plants with deep root systems naturally hold soil and filter runoff. On lower-energy shorelines, they can outperform stone alone. On most sites, you get the benefits of both.
Primarily inland lakes and rivers throughout Cheboygan County—including Mullett Lake, Burt Lake, Black Lake, and the Cheboygan River—as well as Emmet County.
