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Managing Shoreline Properties
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Water Cycle
Watersheds
Groundwater
Water Quality & Your Home
•Household Wastewater
•Yard and Garden Care
•Stormwater Management
Septic Systems
Bacterial Contamination - Septic System Problems
Septic system isolation distances
Septic system isolation distances
50 feet or more
4 feet or more
high water table level
Remedies
• Proper Maintenance and Prevention– Regular pumping and inspection– No harmful inputs– Water conservation and minimizing
inputs• Alternative systems
– Mounds– Sand Filters– Community System– Sanitary Sewers
StormwaterConcerns
• Nutrients
• Sediment
• Hazardous chemicals
Shoreline Landscape Guidelines
• Protect and preserve existing native vegetation
• Prevent disturbances• Encourage or plant additional
native vegetation
Best Management Practices
• Lawn Fertilizer Tips– 5-10 foot buffer strip
with no fertilizer and extra high cut
– No phosphorus fertilizer
– Appropriate Nitrogen– Neatness Counts!
Best Management Practices
• Lawn Mowing Tips– Taller is better (3”)– Mulch– Neatness Counts!
• Lawn Irrigation– Light and often– No Runoff!
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Buffer Zone
Benefits of a Naturalized Shoreline
• Stabilize Shoreline• Increase habitat• Corridors• Filter nutrients and sediment• Encourage infiltration• Reduce maintenance
Naturalized Shoreline Guidelines
• Protect and preserve existing native vegetation
• Prevent disturbances• Encourage or plant additional
native vegetation
Before &After
Where does your storm water go?
Stormwater Managemen
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Stormwater managementspecial consideration for ponds and
lakes
• Minimize impervious surfaces• Dig small ponds in drainage ways• Create meandering walkways of porous
paving materials
Safety Issues at Home
• Exposure to fertilizers, pesticides, and other HHP from:– Improper
handling or application
– Improper storage
– Accidents– Contaminated
water
Safety Issues at Home
• Proper Protective Equipment
• Clean up spills• Proper disposal
Questions?