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5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Lake’s Water Quality

For many of us, looking forward to time at the lake is what gets us through our busy weeks. These

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Harmful Algal Blooms

Shoreline property owners are becoming increasingly concerned about algal blooms. What is an algal bloom? It is the rapid uncontrolled

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Less Screen Time, More Green Time with WILD Outside

The young people of Peterborough are getting outside and giving back to their community through WILD Outside, the Canadian Wildlife

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The Best Way to Access Your Lake

Walking across different areas of your property to get to the lake can trample vegetation, expose soil and increase erosion

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Is a Gaggle of Geese Causing You a Gaggle of Issues?

If you have a shoreline property and are having issues with Canada Geese and the amount of droppings they leave

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Being a Responsible Boater

Boating is a favourite pastime for many people – an enjoyable way to take in the outdoors and spend time

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The Importance of Using Native Plants Along Your Shoreline

Having a shoreline buffer – a strip of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials on your property along your shoreline –

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The Importance of Leaving Natural Habitat Features

Leaving natural habitat features is a sure-fire way to improve the health of your shoreline and lake as well as

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Septic Systems They may be out of sight, but they shouldn’t be out of mind!

Maintaining your septic system is your responsibility! Follow these helpful tips to make sure your septic system keeps functioning properly.

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Shoreline Lighting

Just How Much Do We Need? Who doesn’t like the sight of a beautifully lit pathway, a gazebo lined with

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