{"id":2865,"date":"2023-12-06T13:11:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T18:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/?p=2865"},"modified":"2025-04-30T03:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:35:10","slug":"10-simple-ways-you-can-help-protect-the-lake-auburn-watershed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/?p=2865","title":{"rendered":"10 Simple Ways You Can Help Protect The Lake Auburn Watershed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Liz_Allen_Lake-Auburn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2868\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Liz_Allen_Lake-Auburn-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1001\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Liz_Allen_Lake-Auburn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Liz_Allen_Lake-Auburn-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Liz_Allen_Lake-Auburn-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Liz_Allen_Lake-Auburn-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Liz_Allen_Lake-Auburn-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Lake Auburn; Liz Allen<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\">Although Earth\u2019s surface is covered by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\">nearly 70%<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\"> water, only about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\">0.5% of that water is available fresh water<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\"> (The Bureau of Reclamation)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\">, and in the United States 40-50% of our freshwater sources are threatened<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\"> (The Nature Conservancy)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\"> Even less of the available surface water in the United States is clean enough to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\"> a filtration waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency. Luckily, Lake Auburn ticks all those boxes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\">. This also means that we must protect this rare and precious water source! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\">Here\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256667576 BCX0\"> what you can do to play a role:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW256667576 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2869\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"658\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg-285x214.jpg 285w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dogauburn.jpg.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: Marianne Weiler, from AllTrails<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34932860 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34932860 BCX0\">Watch and Clean Up After Your Dog<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34932860 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\">Lake Auburn is your drinking water <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\">source,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\"> and we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\"> want pets or people swimming in the water! Please keep your dog on a leash when hiking on commission <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\">land and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\"> ensure that you bring some poop bags to clean up after your dog. Dog poop <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\">contains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\"> bacteria that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177613124 BCX0\"> we want to keep out of the lake!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW177613124 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2870\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-300x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-105x105.webp 105w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-570x570.webp 570w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-380x380.webp 380w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate-285x285.webp 285w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Native-Grasses-Molate-Red-Fescue-_Festuca-rubra-Molate.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: Native Turfgrass (<em>Festuca rubra<\/em>) by Vickie Wallace<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW87579492 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87579492 BCX0\">Plant native plants on your property.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW87579492 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\">Native grasses, flowers, bushes, and trees are not weeds! Having a biodiverse ecosystem on your land will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\">provide<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\">numerous<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\"> benefits to your property and the watershed. In <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\">addition<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\"> to being aesthetically <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\">pleasing, native plants <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\"> better habitat and food for local <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\">wildlife and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18081796 BCX0\"> are better at filtering runoff and slowing than non-native and ornamental varieties. To learn more about native plants check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/wildseedproject.net\/\"><strong>Wild Seed Project<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androscogginswcd.org\/\"><strong>Androscoggin Soil and Water Conservation District<\/strong><\/a>, or check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.cahnr.uconn.edu\/alternative-lawn-options-for-new-england-landscapes\/\"><strong>guide<\/strong><\/a> on alternative lawns from the University of Connecticut.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2871\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"684\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GlacierNPS-285x190.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: National Parks employee cleans a kayak<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9596834 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9596834 BCX0\">CLEAN DRAIN DRY!<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\">Make sure that you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\">aren&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\"> carrying any unwanted <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\">hitchhikers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\"> with you on your boat. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\">Practice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\"> responsible boat maintenance and ensure you CLEAN DRAIN DRY. You can learn more about proper maintenance here:<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW57969818 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/stopaquatichitchhikers.org\/prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW57969818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/stopaquatichitchhikers.org\/prevention\/<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57969818 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW57969818 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ewaste-unloading.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2872\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ewaste-unloading-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ewaste-unloading-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ewaste-unloading.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: E-waste recycling day in Farmington, Maine<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109086540 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109086540 BCX0\">Properly dispose of waste.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW109086540 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173088017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173088017 BCX0\">To keep harmful chemicals out of our soil and water, it is important to properly dispose of them. DO NOT pour chemicals down your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173088017 BCX0\">drain or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173088017 BCX0\"> leave electronics outdoors! Find a recycling center<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173088017 BCX0\"> near you! Check out this link for more information:<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW173088017 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomaine.org\/what-can-be-recycled\/special-waste-disposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW173088017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173088017 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/www.ecomaine.org\/what-can-be-recycled\/special-waste-disposal\/<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"EOP SCXW173088017 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dep\/waste\/ewaste\/index.htm\">https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dep\/waste\/ewaste\/index.htm<\/a>l\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/snow-2223187_1280-768x512-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2873\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/snow-2223187_1280-768x512-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/snow-2223187_1280-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/snow-2223187_1280-768x512-1-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/snow-2223187_1280-768x512-1-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/snow-2223187_1280-768x512-1-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/snow-2223187_1280-768x512-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Image taken from saltsmart.org<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67910684 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67910684 BCX0\">Salt Smarter!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW67910684 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW19620780 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19620780 BCX0\">Now that winter is here, we all need to combat snow and ice, however salt can be carried by meltwater and runoff into our lake! E<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19620780 BCX0\">nsure that your salt spread is wide and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19620780 BCX0\">sparse, because<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19620780 BCX0\"> excess salt can pollute, and a little bit of salt can go a long way.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19620780 BCX0\"> Runoff from salting can lead to increased chloride levels in lakes, rivers, and streams<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19620780 BCX0\"> (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19620780 BCX0\">Rubin, et al. 2022).<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW19620780 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> Check out these resources from Salt Smart:<a href=\"https:\/\/saltsmart.org\/\"> https:\/\/saltsmart.org\/\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1f24c658-f61d-4aaf-8950-3419adfad178.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2874\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1f24c658-f61d-4aaf-8950-3419adfad178-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1f24c658-f61d-4aaf-8950-3419adfad178-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1f24c658-f61d-4aaf-8950-3419adfad178-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1f24c658-f61d-4aaf-8950-3419adfad178-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1f24c658-f61d-4aaf-8950-3419adfad178-285x214.jpg 285w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1f24c658-f61d-4aaf-8950-3419adfad178.jpg 1016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: LAWPC trail volunteers<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228752376 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228752376 BCX0\">Volunteer!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW228752376 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28855306 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28855306 BCX0\">Volunteering is one of the best ways to get involved in your community and take direct action in protecting Lake Auburn. The Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28855306 BCX0\">offers many volunteer opportunities, and great ways to get involved such as:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW28855306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trail maintenance days<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invasive species remediation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stream cleanup\u2019s<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lakeshore litter clean up<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WildLawn2017-Newmanmeadow.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2875\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WildLawn2017-Newmanmeadow-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"651\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WildLawn2017-Newmanmeadow-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WildLawn2017-Newmanmeadow-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WildLawn2017-Newmanmeadow-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WildLawn2017-Newmanmeadow-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WildLawn2017-Newmanmeadow-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: Rewilded lawn by WildLawn<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155483262 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155483262 BCX0\">Practice Low-Mow or No-Mow.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW155483262 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\">Mowing your lawn less <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\">frequently<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\"> and at a higher blade height increases <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\">capacity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\"> to slow and filter stormwater runoff. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\">Low-mow and no-mow lawns require less work, time, and cost to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\"> it. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\">Additionally,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\"> they help prevent erosion, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\"> habitat for pollinators, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240103805 BCX0\"> aesthetic appeal. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW240103805 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-markus-spiske-210893-scaled-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2876\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-markus-spiske-210893-scaled-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-markus-spiske-210893-scaled-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-markus-spiske-210893-scaled-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-markus-spiske-210893-scaled-1-570x380.webp 570w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-markus-spiske-210893-scaled-1-380x254.webp 380w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-markus-spiske-210893-scaled-1-285x190.webp 285w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-markus-spiske-210893-scaled-1.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: Markus Spiske via Pexels<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113393992 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113393992 BCX0\">Try biking or walking over driving!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW113393992 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">Driving is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">convenient;<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">however,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> driving can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> watershed health, and the health of animals. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">Since we have developed a car <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">dependent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> society, wide <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">impermeable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> surfaces intersect through watersheds. When oil, gas, or other fluids leak from a car the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">y can be washed into rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes. They can also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">leech<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> into our ground water and contaminate our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">soil<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">Car tires also get a lot of ware and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">tare,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> and micro-rubber can wash into our water bodies as well. A great alternative to driving is biking an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">d walking, when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">feasible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">. By replacing close trips with a jaunt or a bike ride the impact goes down significantly, especially in and around the watershed.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> Imagine taking a peaceful bike ride around Lake Auburn and taking in the views<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">Additionally, carpooling is a great <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">option<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> to get <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">less<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> cars on the road<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> and minimize impact. Limiting driving <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\">provides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83965757 BCX0\"> cleaner water, cleaner air, a less noisy environment, and healthier soil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Holland-Permeare-Pewter-Parking-Lot-Veneta-Oregon-002-1350x700-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2877\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Holland-Permeare-Pewter-Parking-Lot-Veneta-Oregon-002-1350x700-1-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Holland-Permeare-Pewter-Parking-Lot-Veneta-Oregon-002-1350x700-1-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Holland-Permeare-Pewter-Parking-Lot-Veneta-Oregon-002-1350x700-1-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Holland-Permeare-Pewter-Parking-Lot-Veneta-Oregon-002-1350x700-1-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Holland-Permeare-Pewter-Parking-Lot-Veneta-Oregon-002-1350x700-1.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: Permeable Pavers<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235781778 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235781778 BCX0\">Consider permeable surfaces in your property.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266787726 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266787726 BCX0\">Instead of concrete or asphalt, consider using brick or stone, leaving space between so water can be absorbed into the ground. You may also consider gravel as well! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266787726 BCX0\">Additionally, brick or stone make great patios, a wooden deck also allows water to drop below and absorb into the ground. This prevents stormwater runoff from picking up debris, unwanted nutrients <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266787726 BCX0\">from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266787726 BCX0\"> fertilizers, a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266787726 BCX0\">nd other unwanted substances from entering the watershed. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW266787726 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2878\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"797\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lakeshore-285x190.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Photo: Lakeshore landscaping example, from China Region Lakes Alliance<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP SCXW235781778 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31962376 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31962376 BCX0\">Lakeshore Landscaping<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31962376 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182308041 BCX0\">If your home is on the lakeshore, or nearby consider lakeshore landscaping! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182308041 BCX0\">Keeping a vegetative buffer on your property near the lakeshore has <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182308041 BCX0\">numerous<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182308041 BCX0\"> benefits including:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improved water quality from absorption of nutrients common in runoff such as phosphorus and nitrogen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recharging groundwater and limiting flooding. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Filtering sediments and trapping pollutants to keep our drinking water clean.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protecting banks from erosion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide habitat to wildlife, and wildlife corridors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Defend against eutrophication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105586414 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105586414 BCX0\">For more information on how LAWPC protects Lake Auburn, and what you can do to get involved follow us on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105586414 BCX0\">Instagram<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105586414 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105586414 BCX0\">Facebook<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105586414 BCX0\"> and subscribe to our newsletter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105586414 BCX0\"> to keep up to date. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW105586414 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lake Auburn; Liz Allen Although Earth\u2019s surface is covered by nearly 70% water, only about 0.5% of that water is available fresh water (The Bureau of Reclamation), and in the United States 40-50% of our freshwater sources are threatened (The Nature Conservancy)! Even less of the available surface water in the United States is clean<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/?p=2865\" class=\"themebutton\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Erica Kidd","author_link":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/?author=6"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2865"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2865\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2886,"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2865\/revisions\/2886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakeauburnwater.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}