"Our Lake Book"

"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)

Section 6 - Community

• Who do I ask for help?
• FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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