The lake
is much more than just a basin of water. It's a living, breathing
thing and needs everyone's help to stay alive. Here is your
list of DO'S and DON'TS to ensure its
preservation.
DO
NOT WASH IN THE LAKE: that includes your hair, your
dog and your children. Do not pour dishwater in the lake! Detergent,
soap and shampoos lead to increased algae, less oxygen and kill
fish.
| DO NOT CUT DOWN TREES OR DEFOLIATE SHRUBS TO ARTIFICIALIZE
THE SHORELINE: this leads to erosion of the land
into the lake. The lack of natural shoreline reduces the
water quality, increases algae and kills fish. The first
10 meters preserved in its natural state is essential to
the survival of the lake: "Please plant shrubs". |
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DO
NOT BRING IN SAND OR SOIL FOR FILL: you will possibly
bring in bacteria or chemicals from another location and alter
the lakes natural survival mechanisms.
DO NOT SPILL GAS OR OIL WHEN FILLING
MOTORS: one gallon of oil can cover 4 acres of water
and never leave the lake. Do maintenance on your motors and
fill them away from the lake. Pour the fuel carefully with a
wide funnel and stop before it overflows.
DO NOT USE FERTILIZER OR PESTICIDES CLOSER THAN 100 METERS FROM
THE LAKE: fertilizers drain into the lake causing
algae growth, which leads to decreased oxygen and dead fish.
Pesticides can poison the lake.
DO NOT POUR PAINT, OIL OR TOXIC SUBSTANCES
IN DRAINS: as they may find their way to the lake.
DO NOT DISCARD GARBAGE NEAR WATER.
DO NOT THROW CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THE
LAKE.
DO NOT PUT LEAVES OR GRASS IN THE LAKE.
DO CHECK YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ENSURE
IT MEETS HEALTH AND SAEFTY STANDARDS. Sewage carries
bacteria and viruses, inadequate septic systems are a serious
health hazard to everyone.
DO BUILD A DOCK WHICH ALLOWS WATER
TO FLOW FREELY: any blockage of water movement leads
to erosion and sediment accumulation.
DO USE PHOSPHATE-FREE DETERGENT IN
YOUR HOME/COTTAGE: phosphates do not "break
down" and end up as excess in the ecological cycle.
DO REPORT ALL WATER POLLUTION PROBLEMS
TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES.
