A native plant buffer (riparian buffers) refers to the immediate area adjacent to a shoreline of a lake or stream containing native vegetation. Native plant buffers (riparian buffers) should be at least 10 feet of dense native plants to grow along the water's edge and streambank to allow pollutants to filter out and the banks to stabilize.
Proper use and maintenance of your septic system is necessary to prevent it from malfunctioning and leaking pollutants into local waterways. Recommended proactive measures
Yard waste can pose a significant threat to streams and lakes. Debris such as branches and leaves are often inappropriately dumped on streambanks and in the channels.
Reducing or eliminating the use of fertilizers (or P-free fertilizers), weed treatments, and other chemicals on your property will improve our water quality and prevent additional chemicals from getting into our water bodies.