Owning lakefront property is a dream come true for many, but it also comes with challenges and responsibilities.  This page is designed to provide you with simple steps you can take to keep the lake healthy and your property safe and secure.  

1) Plant native vegetation near the shoreline  

• Native vegetation traps fertilizers, chemicals and other potential pollutants, such as pet wastes that would otherwise wash directly into the lake from a lawn extended to the water’s edge

2) Avoid installing structures close to the shoreline

• Hard (impervious) surfaces increase water runoff, which results in the loss of water quality through nutrient and sediment discharge to the lake

3) Reduce fertilizer and pesticide use on your property as much as possible

Remember: Excessive nutrient levels can cause algal blooms and reduce fish and other freshwater species populations.  

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Resources 

Map of Lakes in Mason County
Contains information on fish management, lake size, elevation, etc.

​Washington State Lakes Environmental Data
​Data includes: aquatic plants, toxic algae, herbicide use, fish management, monitoring reports, etc.