Docks must be removed before the first freeze. Place them high above water level so they will be safe and secure. If left in the lake, docks can be destroyed by ice, which can pile up several feet high at the downwind end of the lake as it breaks up at the end of winter. Debris from broken docks and unsecured watercraft floats into the lake and creates a danger for boater and swimmer alike after the ice melts in the spring.
Pressure-treated wood introduces unwanted chemicals into lake and should not be used.
Remove hazardous waste materials from your property. Safely store or dispose of paint cans, gas tanks, and other hazardous materials. If not properly secured, these pollutants could spill onto the land and eventually work their way into the lake.
Properly dispose of leaves. Bag or compost the leaves from your yard. Do not rake them into the lake (where they will provide more nutrients for the weeds).
Best practice for draining pipes in your house: Do not use regular anti-freeze. Standard anti-freeze is hazardous to the lake, fish and plant life. Please purchase an environmentally friendly antifreeze. It’s worth the extra expense.
