We are on Winnisquam and definitely spotted algae blooms last summer. What a disappointment.
The Shorleand Protection Act is there to protect our waterways, but at the same time, protect our properties. Law or no law, why use fertilizer and jeopardize your lake quality, and your property values as well? When the lake is polluted or has no life left, who will want to own waterfront property? Not at the prices that are out there now!
And I'll never understand going to the lake to get away from it all, but then fertilize, and mow, mow, mow.... What ever happened to Natural Beauty?