The beauty of Fulton Chain waters has made it a very popular destination. Traditional summer camps are giving way to year-round homes, as more and more people want to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of lakeside living. The landscape is dramatically changing as lots are cleared and driveways paved, and trees are removed to make way for fertilized lawns. The cumulative effects from such drastic changes to the landscape mean big changes to the health of our lakes. The FCLA has been active in the long-range development planning for the area, it is vigilant in monitoring our waters for non-native invasive plants and was instrumental in establishing programs such as the Bti program that is currently used to control black flies.
Recent studies have linked water quality with property values on lakes throughout the US from Minnesota to Maine. Lakeshore properties are in demand, and the value of these properties depends upon the quality of the lake. People prefer clean water and will pay more to live on lakes with better water quality. What you and your neighbors do to protect and improve the water quality of The Fulton Chain of Lakes will protect your lakeshore property investment and quality of life.
We address the four main ways to protect the water quality of The Fulton Chain of Lakes and your investment and enjoyment of your lakeshore property. If we all practice lake-friendly living, we can all enjoy the beauty and health of our lakes for generations to come.
Monitor lakefront shorelines and your watercraft for unfamiliar aquatic plant forms.
Alerting the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association and Lake Stewards at boat launches and washing stations is the best offence against invasive species.
When you fertilize your lawn you are fertilizing our lakes. A state law limiting the use of phosphorus lawn fertilizer took effect on January 1, 2012. If you live near or on a lake use as little fertilizer as possible. If it feeds your lawn it feeds algae and seaweed. Rainfall will carry fertilizer into the lake. Use ONLY No-Phosphate (middle number 0)
Lawns and Fertilizer
When you fertilize your lawn you are fertilizing our lakes. A state law limiting the use of phosphorus lawn fertilizer took effect on January 1, 2012. Click here to learn when fertilizer can be applied and the requirements for using fertilizer. near an open body of water. If it feeds your lawn it feeds algae and seaweed. Rainfall will carry fertilizer into the lake.
"Adirondack Watershed Institute Stewardship Program" Clean, Drain, Dry
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