- Plant a native tree, shrub or perennial garden on your property
- Minimize soil disturbances and the clearcutting of vegetation to prevent erosion
- If you must fertilize, use phosphorus-free products away from the lake
- Direct roof downspouts to a rain garden where water can infiltrate into the soil
- Burn leaves where ashes can't wash into the lake
- Be aware of the issues that affect the lake
- Recognize that every action has a positive or negative consequence
- Learn to share the lake by respecting other users
- Comply with all local rules and regulations
- Practice "catch-and-release" when fishing for large, spawning-size gamefish
- Attend a Lake District meeting and support ongoing management efforts
- Pick up litter when you see it
- Keep soil, leaves, grass clippings, pet waste and chemicals out of the lake
- Report illegal activities to law-enforcement authorities
- Use conservation farming practices
- Slow down when boating in shallow-water areas
- Help stop the introduction and spread of non-native species
- Conserve water during your normal daily activities
- Encourage local government officials to adopt sound land-use policies
- Teach others to respect the land and our precious water resources