The following are resources for keeping our lakes and rivers clean.
Lake Classifications
Describes the three different lake classifications and why we have them
Lake Monitoring
Describes how to monitor water quality in our lakes
How to Test a Lake for Water Quality
Board Member and author, Darby Nelson, demonstrates the simple steps to testing
Shoreland Management
Who to contact regarding lake issues
Stormwater Runoff
Preventing pollution from stormwater runoff
Vegetative Buffers
Benefits and information for creating vegetative buffers to reduce runoff
How to Create Raingardens
Benefits and information for creating a rain garden
Septic Systems and Water Quality
Information on preventing contamination from septic systems
For more information, check out Darby’s blog or follow @MinnesotaWaters on Twitter!
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