Living Near Urban Lakes: Your Guide to Everyday Living in Urban Lake Communities

Author: Sarah Weaver Kipp

Synopsis
This book will help you think about water in ways you may never have considered before. Sarah Weaver Kipp, author of another highly praised book, On the Living Edge: Your Guide for Waterfront Living, explains the “ins and outs” of stormwater and what it means to live near an urban lake. Whether you live in a house on the waterfront or you’re a kilometer or two away from your neighbourhood lake, you’ll find this book a helpful resource for protecting the quality of water in your neighbourhood.

Topics covered in the book include:
– Stormwater lakes in your community
– Watersheds and living in the city
– Buying property near an urban lake
– Landscaping and maintaining your yard
– Native plants for all types of gardens
– Pets and living with wildlife
– Recreation and urban lakes
– Washing vehicles
– Draining hot tubs and pools