Did you know that raking your leaves into the lake can lead to greener water and algae blooms next summer? Leaves and other plant material (like grass clippings) contain nutrients that algae love, and need to grow. By raking leaves into the water, you are helping to make the lake a better environment for green and blue-green algae growth!
This year, when you're raking your yard, rake or blow your leaves away from the lake, and (after jumping into the pile a few times) add them to your compost pile or bag them for proper disposal. If you use a landscaping service, make sure to let them know too! Let's work together to do everything we can to protect Candlewood Lake in our backyards.