"Our
Lake Book" is a series of publications produced by the LGA about
issues confronting Lake George. The objective of these publications is to
provide watershed residents with a greater understanding of environmental
cause-and-effect relationships, and actions we all can take to protect our lake.
Additional articles will be published from time to time to provide more
specific and timely information. We welcome comments and suggestions for future
segments.
Our actions can affect the quality of Lake George, even if we don't live on
the shoreline, but simply within the watershed. Things we do everyday can affect
groundwater and lake water. Little things like leaving bare, exposed soil,
over-fertilizing the lawn or failing to have our septic systems pumped out
regularly, all add up. Cumulative impacts over time can drastically change the
lake.
Simple actions and changes in our behavior can protect the lake from
pollution. Each of us can make a difference. "Our
Lake Book" tells you how.
"Our Lake Book" Contents
Section 1 - Lake Basics
A "Queen" is Born
Lake Ecology
As a matter of fact
Section 2 - Land
Shoreline Buffers - How they benefit our lake
Home & Grounds - Lake-friendly actions
How to hold up banks...
Wastewater Systems - Some traditional & not so traditional
My Septic System
Section 3 - Water
Limpidity - Where are we headed?
Wetlands
Aquatic Exotics (Invasive Species)
Section 4 - Recreation
Tips for using Lake George and protecting her too
Boating Information - Safety, Sense and Sensibility
Section 5 - Fish & Wildlife
Fish & Fishing in Lake George
Birds in the Basin (NEW as of Summer '05 - Call 668-3558 if you
have not received your copy)
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"Our
Lake Book" is a series of publications produced by the LGA about
issues confronting Lake George. The objective of these publications is to
provide watershed residents with a greater understanding of environmental
cause-and-effect relationships, and actions we all can take to protect our lake.