RESOURCES

Living By The Lake

It is important when living on or by the waterfront to care for our environment. See the resources below for more information about living by the lake and responsibilities that come with it.

Good Neighbour Guide
Keep this Checklist for cottage guests and tenants handy!

Clean & Green 13
13 easy actions to keep your watershed Clean and Green

Green Guest Guide
Keep this checklist for cottage guests and tenants handy!

Waterfront Living
Simple tips for waterfront living for lasting benefits

Green Cottaging Guide
How to build/retrofit a greener getaway + 30 take-action tips

Construction Near Water
Design and construction tips to help maintain the landscape

Lake Health & Algae
Learn about phosphorous and how you can make a difference

Green Gardening
Learn about environmentally friendly alternatives to chemicals

Manage Stormwater
Make your home the solution to storm water pollution

Shore Primer
A cottager’s guide to a healthy waterfront

Shoreline Owner’s Guide
A shoreline owner’s guide to a healthy waterfront

Protect Your Investment
Best practices to protect your waterfront investment

Dock Primer
A cottager’s guide to a waterfront friendly docks

Caring for Wetlands Stewardship of Wetlands

Low Impact Development Features on your Property

On the Living Edge Your Handbook for Waterfront Living