Information for Shorefront Property Owners

Landscaping your shoreline for lake protection. Planting and/or maintaining a vegetated buffer strip along your shoreline.

Unpaved roads. Resources regarding proper care of your gravel road and how to form a road association

Opening and closing the camp. Things to consider and steps to take when opening a camp in the spring and closing a camp for the winter.

 

Other Tips on How to Protect My Lake

Outdoor home heating oil tanks. Protecting your oil tank from leaks and spills.

Conservation practices for homeowners.  Series of fact sheets profiling common conservation practices that homeowners can use to protect water quality. The fact sheets include detailed instructions, diagrams and color photos about installation and maintenance.

Septic system maintenance. Treat your system right and pump the tank every 2-3 years for year-round residences and every 4-5 years for seasonal residences.

Hiring a certified contractor. Why you should hire a contractor certified in erosion and sedimentation control.

Regulations

Shorefront Homeowner's Guide to Environmental Laws

The Natural Resources Protection Act (Regulates Activities within 75 feet of the Lake) 

Shoreland Zoning (regulates activities with 250 feet of the lake)

Links to Related Topics

Preventing polluted runoff. Information about polluted runoff sources, effects, and prevention methods.