Came across this list of healthy lake tips – practice and share.

• Use lawn and garden fertilizers sparingly. Test your soil first and always choose low phosphorus fertilizers – better yet – use compost
• Retain or plant native vegetation adjacent to the water to protect the shoreline and filter run-off
• Use pesticides, herbicides, and household chemicals sparingly and never near the water
• Maintain your septic system; have it inspected every two years and pumped sooner rather than later
• Conserve water both inside and outside
• Learn to identify non-native invasive aquatic plants and animals; check your boat and trailer for invaders; never empty an aquarium into the lake
• Keep your motorized boating equipment modern and in good working order
• Do not feed geese or ducks – they poop
• Educate yourself about lake ecology – it is the foundation to being smart

Every little bit helps and it starts with us!