How You Can Keep our Lakes Clean

Clean Lakes
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Chesterfield County is fortunate to have nearly 1,300 miles of streams, 124 miles of riverfront, and hundreds of acres of reservoirs, ponds and lakes. From the smallest creek to the largest lake, these water bodies contribute to the quality of life in the county. Residents may not realize that many of their behaviors and daily activities impact these waters. Practices such as improper fertilization, over use of pesticides and failing to protect soil can lead to algal blooms and fish kills, causing long-term problems for our waterways. Conducting proper landscape maintenance practices and maintaining a naturally vegetated buffer adjacent to lakes and streams can significantly reduce such pollution.” Excerpt from the informational brochure, “Protecting the waters of Chesterfield County: Don’t Feed the Lake.”

To learn how you can help protect our waterways, please see the complete Don't Feed the Lake brochure and visit the links listed below.

Clean Lake Resource Links