PLEASE "LEAVE" THE LEAVES OUT OF THE LAKE!

As you work through your FALL CLEANUP LIST, please remember to rake or blow your leaves away from the lake and not into it. 

An abundance of decomposing leaves in the lake will increase nutrient levels which can lead to algae blooms and greater aquatic weed growth near your property.

As an overabundance of algae and weeds die, they decay, causing bacteria that use up the oxygen in the water. This can kill fish and other aquatic life.

It is best to rake leaves away from the lake for pickup or even compost them in your yard.

For more information about using leaves for composting CLICK HERE.

Please KINDLY share this information with neighbors and lawn maintenance services who may not know the negative effect that raking or blowing leaves into the lake can have.

The Town of West Bend has an option for disposal of leaves, and you can read more here:

Yard Waste & Brush | Town of West Bend. 

The Town of Polk also has options for disposal and you can read more here:

What is accepted at the Recycling Center? | Town of Polk