11 Activities Lake Groups and Their Members Can Participate in for a Healthy Lake
One of the functions of lake groups is to implement programs that will rally shoreline property owners to help protect lake health and biodiversity. If you are looking for ways to engage property owners on your lake, there are many programs and activities that you can...
Turn Off the Lights!
We keep learning how artificial light impacts wildlife. While many species can be affected, migratory birds are particularly sensitive to lights left on at night. Migratory Bird Calls A recent study looked at the impact of light pollution at night and how this...
How Lake Associations Can Get Involved in Love Your Lake
We often hear from lake association members who are interested in having Love Your Lake delivered on their lake. This makes us very happy! Perhaps the lake association heard about the Love Your Lake program from a friend, a neighbour or they found our website while...
Protecting Your Gardens, Lawn…and Your Lake
Many people work hard to have a lush, green lawn. It’s a labour of love for many – the mowing, raking, weeding, fertilizer and pesticide applications – it brings a definite sense of pride. But did you know that what we do on our properties can impact the health of...
Natural is Beautiful
Your shoreline was meant to be naturally beautiful. Naturalized shorelines are cost-effective, ecologically responsible, stunning and they add value to your property. They’ll also provide welcome natural habitat for wildlife. Below are a series of before and after...
Has Your Lake Been Part of the Love Your Lake Program?
Have you downloaded your shoreline property report? If you have, great! That’s the first step in learning what actions you can take on your own property to improve your shoreline health and lake health. What’s even better is that it doesn’t have to take a lot of...
You Can Assess the Health of Your Shoreline
Use this self-assessment tool to understand how to improve your shoreline.
3 Easy Things to Do For Your Shoreline Property in 3 Years
Actions you can take that will improve your shoreline.
Coordinating Love Your Lake in Muskoka
Muskoka is a uniquely beautiful part of Canada.
Assessing Lakes in Saskatchewan
Last summer I was given the opportunity to participate in the Love Your Lake Program.
Shoreline Assessment Made Easy
Mississippi Lake Association member Rob Bell writes about his experience with Love Your Lake program.
So, We Received Our Love Your Lake Report…What Now?
Guest blogger Anne Gourlay-Langlois is a participant in Love Your Lake, a joint program from the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Watersheds Canada.
The Good, the Bad and the Invasive
Did you know that the second largest threat to biodiversity is invasive species?
Saved by the Boat! Learn How to Avoid Damaging Boating Practices
Sunny skies, subtle waves and fresh air — all the components of a great day on your boat.
5 Ways to a Healthy Shoreline
But if it’s not taken care of, our actions can also result in erosion, loss of wildlife habitat and…
Oh Crap! Take Care of That Septic System
Even though they’re out of sight, it is important not to forget about them.
Love Your Lake
Cruising out on the open water having the warm summer breeze blow by as the boat putts along…
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