Remember, Friends of Reservoirs is a sponsor of Lakes Appreciation Month, a month-long celebration of the value our lakes and reservoirs bring to our lives.
Take part in Lakes Appreciation Month by:
- Participating in the Secchi Dip-in
- Getting your local library involved
- Organize a shoreline cleanup
- Develop an educational self-guided lake tour
- Organize a hike or biking event with a focus on your local lake
- Reach out to a local restaurant about hosting a “Lakes Appreciation Night” with a percentage of the proceeds donated to your local lake association
- Enjoy your local lake, pond, or reservoir with fun summertime activities, such as: boating, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, or rowing; swimming; SCUBA diving; fishing; or enjoying the natural scenery with friends and family
- Help monitor your local waterbody or watershed
- If you manage a lake, host an activity. Bring enough sampling gear, id keys and other materials for everyone to join in.
- If you don’t manage a lake, ask your local lake agency about shadowing a lake manager for a day
- Start a watershed storm drain stenciling program
- Have your septic system pumped if you live close to a waterbody
- Go birding or take pictures at a lake or pond (don’t forget your mask!)
- Tap into your artistic side and draw or paint a lake scene for your home or office. Be sure to send us a copy!
- Organize a lake field trip for students