Waterfront Recreation (photo of big boat going by) Module 6:1
Recreational Areas A) On Shore Sharing the waterfront Beaches B) Crossing Over Paths, stairs, bridges Docks C) Making a Splash Boating Fishing Aquatic plants Module 6:2
A. On Shore Module 6:3
Clearing Space Increased runoff = Poor water quality Shoreline erosion = Loss of property Eliminated habitat = Loss of wildlife Module 6:4
Sharing the Waterfront Module 6:5
Beaches Module 6:6 Photo credit: ontarioguide.com
Alternatives to Creating a Beach Use natural beaches Build beaches upland Use coarser gravel instead of sand Have a single access point to the water Build a swimming platform Module 6:7
B. Crossing Over oo Module 6:8 Pathways Stairs & bridges Docks
Pathways Module 6:9
Stairs and Bridges Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Module 6:10
Docks Module 6:11
What Kind of Dock Do I Need? Module 6:12
Approval Process Agencies to consult: Conservation Authority Ministry of Natural Resources Parks Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans PLAN EARLY! Module 6:13
Types of Docks 1.Removable 2.Permanent 3.Specialty Module 6:14
1. Removable Docks Pipe docks Floating docks Module 6:15 Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Photo credit: Dock King
Pipe Docks Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life Module 6:16
Floating Docks Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life Module 6:17
2. Permanent Docks Crib docks Concrete piers Module 6:18
Crib Docks Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life Module 6:19
Concrete Piers Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life Module 6:20
3. Specialty Docks Cantilever docks Suspension docks Module 6:21 Photo credit: Dock King
Cantilever Docks Module 6:22 Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life
Suspension Docks Module 6:23 Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life
C. Making a Splash Boating Fishing Aquatic plants Module 6:24 Photo credit: Carrol Henderson
Responsible Boating Maintain your boat Watch your wake Reduce noise Respect wildlife Clean your boat between waterbodies Module 6:25
Boat Maintenance Module 6:26
Watch Your Wake Module 6:27
Reducing Noise Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Module 6:28
Respect Wildlife Maintain your distance Bring your binoculars Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Module 6:29
Between Waterbodies Check boat equipment for hitchhikers Drain equipment & live wells Clean with hot water or high pressure Allow drying time Module 6:30 Photo credit: Ladd Johnson, NOAA/ Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
Responsible Fishing Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Module 6:31
Hook, Line & Sinker Retrieve hooks & lures Unhook snags and avoid leaving line Use alternatives to lead sinkers “Match the hatch” Module 6:32 Photo credit: PETA
Handling Fish Be kind: Keep fish out of water as short as possible Handle as little as possible Release gently Module 6:33
Regulations Module 6:34
Aquatic Plants Module 6:35 Photo credit: Carrol Henderson
Benefits of Aquatic Plants 1.Prevent erosion 2.Protect water quality 3.Provide food & habitat 4.Protect nesting areas Module 6:36
The Consequences of Removal Increased plant growth Invasion by new species Shoreline erosion Decline in water quality Loss of habitat and food sources Module 6:37
Considerations Prior to Plant Removal Are the plants native or exotic species? Has there been a change in the diversity or the extent of the plants? Are there natural or artificial growing conditions? Module 6:38
Managing Aquatic Plants 1.Managing nutrient inputs 2.Sharing the waterfront 3.Manual removal 4.Mechanical removal 5.Other types of removal Module 6:39
Managing Nutrient Inputs Use phosphate-free products Avoid fertilizing your lawn Keep grass clippings away from water Keep a well buffered shoreline Re-direct runoff away from the water Maintain your septic system Clean up after pets Module 6:40
Sharing the Waterfront Module 6:41 Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR
Permits and Regulations Ministry of Natural Resources Parks Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans Ministry of the Environment (herbicides) Module 6:42
Manual Removal Foot traffic Hand pulling Raking & cutting Module 6:43
Mechanical Removal Handheld power toolsMotorized machines Photo credit: Washington Department of Ecology Module 6:44
Other Types of Removal Bottom barriers Herbicides Water drawdown Biological control Photo credit: Washington Department of Ecology Module 6:45
Every Little Bit Helps Module 6:46