Protecting the Lake: The Watershed

By Renee Gannon | March 7, 2022

What is a watershed? A watershed is an area that drains into a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland or even the ocean. Watersheds provide our drinking water, habitat for wildlife and the streams and lakes that we use for fishing, boating and swimming.   What happens on the land within our…

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Protecting the Lake: Stormwater, Rain Barrels, Gardens, Surfaces

By Renee Gannon | February 14, 2022

AFTER THE STORM – A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING STORMWATER What is storm water runoff? Storm water runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent storm water from naturally soaking into the ground. Why is storm water runoff a problem? Storm water can pick…

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