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Water Quality |
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 Keep Phosphorus Out
Protect The View
Practice Responsible Boating |
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Actions You Can Take |
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Actions you can take to
Protect Lake Singletary!
Keep phosphorus out of the lake:
- Reduce fertilizer use or use low-phosphorus "lake-friendly" fertilizer
- Keep a vegetated "buffer" between the shore and developed land
- Build responsibly- obtain necessary permits, use erosion-control barriers such as hay bales and silt fence, minimize disturbed areas, and mulch and replant as soon as possible
- Use phosphate-free detergents
- Maintain your septic system – pump frequently and conserve water
Protect the view:
- Maintain low visibility – leave a natural "buffer" along the shore to protect water quality and wildlife habitat
- Limit tree cutting within 100 feet from shore
- Leave the shoreline in its natural state – existing rocks prevent erosion by stabilizing the shoreline
Practice responsible boating:
- Choose a boat the fits the size of the lake
- Avoid spilling gas - fix all leaks
- Watch your wake – large wakes cause erosion and damage wildlife habitat
- Know and obey boating laws
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