Lake Wise
Vermont Lakeshore Management
Lake Wise best management practices are targeted at lakeshore land owners of any kind. Just because you don't live on the lake doesn't mean that some of these practices aren't applicable to you too! All the water in a watershed flows toward the lowest point, often a lake! Even if you don't have shoreline to manage you can use these tips and tricks to make your property as water quality friendly as possible!
These BMP's suggest management techniques that will help to promote good water quality, good aquatic habitat, good fishing, swimming, boating, bird-watching and more favorite activities around and benefits of Vermont lakes.
Living Shoreland
Beaches and Recreation Areas
Bioengineering
Conserve and Protect Lakeshores
Lakeshore Buffers
Lake-Friendly Yard Maintenance
Live Stakes and Fascines
Low Impact Lakeshore Development
Managing Invasive Plants
Restore Natural Plant Communities
Low Impact Lake Access
Infiltration Steps
Driveways and Lake Roads
Planning Pathways
Turn-outs & Rock Aprons
Water Bars & Open-Top Culverts
Upland Stormwater Management
Check Dams
Dry Wells
Filter Berms
Infiltration Trenches
Permeable Pavers
Rain Gardens
Downspout Disconnection & Rain Barrels
Vegetated Swales
Fact Sheets
Lake Wise Native Plant List
Forming a Lake Association
Homeowners Guide to Wastewater System Health
Alternative Wastewater System Options for Lake Shores
Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP) Guidelines for Lake Roads
Ticks and Shorelands