Full-color poster, depicts a lake view divided in two, one half illustrating the impacts of environmental stressors, the other half illustrating environmentally friendly approaches to dealing with issues such as household hazardous materials, septic systems, lawncare, and boating (size: 18" x 24"). [Only available via download.]
Land Disturbance
Bad – 1: Removing all vegetation from an area for building houses destroys animal habitat and may cause excess runoff.
Good – 18: Careful placement of homes among healthy stands of vegetation allows for a natural setting, provides shelter for animals, and promotes the infiltration of rainwater.
Steep Slopes
Bad – 2: Land disturbance and building projects in steep areas can cause excessive erosion.
Good – 17: Siting homes away from slopes allows for more suitable use of these areas and decreases the likelihood of erosion.
Pet Waste
Bad – 3: Free roaming pets may leave behind undesirable wastes that can restrict swimming and cause sickness if ingested.
Good – 16: Animals and their owners can enjoy the out-of-doors together while keeping it safe and clean for others.
Wetland
Bad – 4: Filling wetlands to increase buildable land area destroys habitat for plants and animals.
Good – 15: Placement of homes away from wetlands, with suitable buffer areas, protects the habitat of nearby wildlife.
Boating
Bad – 5: Improper boating practices can have adverse effects on the lake through noise and potential pollution.
Good – 14: Proper boating practices have a low impact on lake resources.
Riparian Management
Bad – 6: Intensive maintenance of lawns down to the shoreline decreases shade and increases temperature, and the chance of pesticides and fertilizers entering the lake.
Good – 13: Allowing trees and shrubs to grow in natural buffer areas along the lake provides shading in shallow waters and habitat for animals.
Lawncare/Landscaping
Bad – 7: Landscape designs that overuse an area will impact shorelines and require intense management.
Good – 12: Native plants offer a pleasing landscape and require less management. Natural screening provides privacy for outdoor gatherings.
Septic Systems
Bad – 8: Inadequately treated septic waste can pollute groundwater and leach into the nearby lake.
Good – 11: Properly designed and maintained septic systems ensure that nearby water resources remain clean.
Household Hazardous Materials
Bad – 9: Improperly disposed of, some common household materials can end up in the lake.
Good – 10: Proper use, storage, and disposal of all materials is key to protecting our resources. Remember to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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