Category Archives: Lake Management

What is a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land in which all the water drains into a particular low-lying river or other surface water body. The boundaries of a watershed are determined by higher areas of land which … Continue reading →

Lakes age with time and have been going through a natural process of filling in over hundreds or thousands of years. Each fill in at different rates. The natural aging process in which a lake fills in with material (such … Continue reading →

If you are a lake and pond lover like me, you may want to learn more about lake ecology and lake management. The more educated you are, the more you will enjoy the lakefront living lifestyle! A publication by the MA Department … Continue reading →

Having been a part on my Lake Association for over 15 years, I certainly appreciate the work from dedicated residents who are focused on managing their special resource. Lake Associations are usually made up of a volunteer Board of Directors … Continue reading →

Are weeds and algae taking over your lake? Whether your lake or pond exists for its beauty and recreational use or for storm water retention and pollution control, excessive growth of nuisance plants or algae will have a negative effect … Continue reading →

What is a Shoreline Buffer? In the simplest sense, a shoreline buffer is a vegetative zone along the shoreline of a river or lake. The presence of plants along the shore buffers or protects the lake by keeping erosion at … Continue reading →

A lake association is a voluntary organization made up of people who own land on or near a lake. Continue reading →

Battling Invasive Lake Weeds. Myriophyllum spicatum, also known as Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive exotic plant that can harm a lake’s ecosystem and recreational value. Continue reading →

The rooted plants that thrive in many MA lakes and ponds are divided into three main groups: submerged, floating-leaved and emergent. Continue reading →

What makes a lake? A lake is a body of standing water (not moving that is). Continue reading →