• 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