Lake-friendly Landscaping

What you do on your property can have a big impact on water quality. Plants, especially along the shoreline, are effective at minimizing stormwater runoff by slowing the flow, allowing water to soak in, and filtering out pollutants.

Please see below for more information about landscaping for water quality:

Let’s Be Clear Campaign

Watershed Wise Program

Lakefront Landscaping can Improve Water Quality— LSPA rack card

Lake-friendly Landscaping

A Homeowner’s Guide to Lakeshore Living

DIY Stormwater Control - Soak up the Rain