Green Cottaging:
The cottage and our lake is a special place where people live a little closer to nature, and it is primarily a place for peace, quite, and relaxation. By keeping our environment around the cottage natural and healthy, we further enhance the mutual satisfaction we get out of cottage life on the lake. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help keep our cottage environment healthy:
- leave the shoreline in its natural condition; don’t build an artificial beach or add new sand to an existing beach,
- when creating a new cabin, leave a natural, undeveloped buffer strip between the lake shore and the developed area. This area will provide wildlife habitat, protect water quality and give you greater privacy,
- use natural cedar shakes for roofing or consider a long-lasting metal roof,
- when creating a deck or outdoor stairs, consider using recycled plastic wood - it has great longevity and doesn’t need painting,
- use biodegradable soaps to protect the water quality,
- use low-flow faucet aerators and a toilet dam to reduce water usage,
- use a canoe, kayak, sailboat, or paddleboat to enjoy the lake, rather than a motorboat,
