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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

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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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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 –