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Shoreline Buffers:
Keep Phosphorus Out of the Lake!

Shoreline trees, shrubs, and groundcover plants are excellent at soaking up phosphorus before it can get into a lake where it can -- ultimately -- cause algae blooms.  

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Interested in improving your buffer?

Contact CLA at erosion@chinalakeassociation.org or CRLA at chinalakesmart@gmail.com. Both teams are professional, qualified and eager to help!

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Additional resources:
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From Maine Lakes:

Masthead Credit: Washington Conservation District

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