What can I do on my property to hold and slow down water on land?

Plant native buffer zones

• Shoreline health ideas 

Create a rain garden 

• How to Video (6 mins) 

• More on installing a Rain Garden 

Use rock infiltration like the one pictured here

Maintain a healthy lawn

• Tips 

Install berms & bioswales

• About Bioswales 

Install a rain barrel

Get a contractors advice 

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Talk with your neighbors about their projects & experiences

Sweep up and use less de-icing salt

Prevent pet waste, leaves & grass clippings from reaching the lake

Avoid burning as ashes can contain concentrated pollutants negatively affecting water quality

Other Ideas From Clean Lakes Alliance