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Ice Safety: General Ice Thickness Guidelines
Can’t wait to lace up your skates? Before you head out onto your favorite lake or pond, be sure to brush up on these ice safety guidelines. Most importantly, remember the golden rule…NEVER go out alone! Original post by Minnesota DNR. ** For new, clear ice only ** UNDER...
How do Lakes Freeze?
This article was originally published by NH LAKES. Since early August when New Hampshire’s lakes typically achieve their warmest temperatures, our lakes have been cooling off and starting the freezing process. Here’s how it happens… As the air temperature drops during late-summer, the temperature of the upper layer of...
FREE LakeSmart Book now Available
No matter where you are living or buying your dream lakefront home, this updated publication by NH LAKES is a must read for living lake-friendly. This is great nation-wide advise for anyone living the lakefront lifestyle. Here’s a description from NH LAKES: NH LAKES has revised and updated this...
Native vs. Non-Native Aquatic Plants – What You Need To Know
The rooted aquatic plants that thrive in many lakes and ponds are divided into three main groups: submerged, floating-leaved and emergent. Here’s what you need to know about the lake you are considering: Native aquatic plants are important in the ecological balance of lakes because they provide oxygen, food,...
The Benefits of Creating a Buffer Zone on Your Lake Shoreline
More and more of us are choosing to live near lakes, streams and rivers, with the expectation that our shoreline property will provide lovely views, wildlife habitat, and clean water for fishing, swimming, boating, and other recreational activities. But as development increases it can seriously affect the water quality of our lakes,...
What Kind of ROI Can You Expect from Shoreline Work?
By LakeshoreGuys.com – A shoreline maintenance company. Customers always ask: “Do you think we’ll get our money back from this investment in our shoreline – if and when we decide to sell someday?” That’s a great question. It’s common knowledge that most “landscaping” projects are a waste of money...
Eliminate Aquatic Weeds With This Effective Cutter
Is your shoreline area getting a little choked out by aquatic weeds? This inexpensive solution from WeedersDigest.com will get you back in the water in no time! And for all you Lake Life Blog Post readers, you can get $45 off the price! See below for promo code. The...
Lake Management Made Simple
The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) created a wonderful newsletter that describes simple, concrete steps you can take in your home, yard, and community to protect your lake. The purpose of the newsletter is to help you better understand the fascinating things that you may not know about...
The Benefits of Lake and Pond Aeration
Written By Industry Expert Brent Weber, Environmental Scientist, Solitude Lake Management Just as oxygen serves as the most important element to life on Earth, oxygen also serves as the most essential component to the health of a body of water. Pond aeration is the simple, yet effective, process of...