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Waterways Under A-Salt!

Millions of tons of road salt, usually sodium chloride, are applied to our roads, sidewalks and parking lots every year

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The Problem with Invasive Species

Invasive species are plants, animals and other living organisms that are not native to a particular area but are still found

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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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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