Here are some links to help you with landscaping for water quality or shorescaping.
http://madisoncountycce.org/gardening/lawns-ornamentals/gardening/landscaping-for-water-quality
http://cceonondaga.org/resources/landscaping-for-water-quality-in-the-finger-lakes
12 Simple Strategies for Sustainable Waterfronts & Landscape Practices for Healthy Shoreline