Tips for Renters
Welcome to the Sunapee region and to the beauty of our lakes. Here are some tips so you can help us take care of our lakes for the pleasure of future visitors.
Wash your boat, kayaks, canoes & paddles before you put them in the lake - remove all traces of vegetation, even if dried, and any mussels. Milfoil, zebra mussels, and didymo are among organisms that threaten all New England lakes. They may be carried on your hull, motor or trailer.
Keep oil and gas out of the lake - Use oil absorbent pads in the bilges; clean the boat away from the water. Keep motors properly turned.
Run the dishwasher only when it is fully loaded - Dishwashing detergents may contain large amounts of phosphorus which feeds lake-damaging algae.
Do not bathe in the lake - Soap also contains phosphorus, and threatens water quality.
Don't feed the ducks - They are a major source of parasites (swimmers' itch) and phosphorus.
Keep chemicals out of the lake - don't use chemical toilet cleaners, or put toxics down the drain. All can end up in the lake. Buy only environmentally friendly cleaning products.
Obey all boating safety regulation.
Thank you for caring!
Date published on web site:
09-05-2010
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