Keuka Lake Association / December 4, 2025
- Leave your grass a little longer > 3” – Fewer mowings promotes a healthier lawn with deeper roots, less watering
- Keep pesticides away from the lake – Pesticides can upset natural balance of ecosystem in watershed
- Utilize fertilizer according to manufacturer instructions – Prevents nitrogen and phosphorous from entering watershed
- Properly maintain your septic system – inspect and pump, per the law – Prevents harmful bacteria from entering watershed
- Dispose of chemicals properly – never dump in the lake or septic – Chemicals can harm animal and plant life in watershed
- Landscape using porous surfaces and rain gardens – Increased use helps filter pollutants and prevents erosion of hillsides
- Use native plants in your gardening – Native plants naturally flourish in our region and act as filters to runoff
- Dispose of pet waste properly – Prevents harmful bacteria from entering watershed
- Become a volunteer to monitor and report harmful algal blooms – Helps provide valuable data to prevent future outbreaks
- Join the Keuka Lake Association! – Support the organization dedicated to preserving and protecting Keuka Lake for future generations
Learn More at https://www.keukalakeassociation.org/
