HAUSER LAKE WATERSHED COALITION

Caring Enough to Make a Difference


 
 

Landscape and New Construction

Site Planning


Site planning is an essential tool in preventing pollutants from being transported off-site. A general step-by-step process is recommended for those developing or redeveloping land near Hauser Lake, especially on steep slopes or gradients, or highly erodible soils. The purpose of site planning is to reduce site runoff and erosion through planning considerations based on the conditions of your site.

 

What is Lake*A*Syst?
It is a Lakeshore Assessment System; a voluntary program designed to help protect Hauser Lake by providing residents with information and recommendations on how to reduce their impacts on the lake.

 

Lake*A*Syst is a 3-step process:

  1. Read each section and complete the Homeowners Risk Assessment Sheet.

  2. Complete the Action Checklist Worksheet to inventory your stormwater sources.

  3. Take action to protect water quality by implementing the Best Management Practices (BMP) described in each section of this book.

How do I complete the worksheet?

After reviewing the information provided, go to the worksheet and check what applies to you.  This should take about 15 to 30 minutes to complete the worksheet and summarize your risk rankings.

 

Download and Print Landscape and New Construction
 

Download and Print Homeowner Risk Assessment Worksheet