Water Quality
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
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