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Please do NOT rake or blow leaves into the lakes.

Environmental impacts of raking or blowing leaves into the lakes:

  • Increased nutrient levels: Leaves contain nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that, when decomposed in water, act as a fertilizer, leading to an excess of nutrients in the lakes.
  • Algae blooms: The extra nutrients can fuel the rapid growth of algae, which can clog the water and create an unpleasant, unhealthy environment.
  • Decreased dissolved oxygen: When algae blooms die and decompose, the process uses up a lot of dissolved oxygen in the water, which can suffocate fish and other aquatic organisms.
  • Increased weed growth: The increased nutrients can also cause excessive growth of aquatic weeds.
  • Bottom sediment buildup: Leaves can accumulate on the lake bottom, creating a layer of muck that buries the natural lakebed and can be harmful to organisms living there.