1. Waterfront Recreation (photo of big boat going by) Module 6:1

2. 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

3. A. On Shore Module 6:3

4. Clearing Space Increased runoff = Poor water quality Shoreline erosion = Loss of property Eliminated habitat = Loss of wildlife Module 6:4

5. Sharing the Waterfront Module 6:5

6. Beaches Module 6:6 Photo credit: ontarioguide.com

7. 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

8. B. Crossing Over oo Module 6:8 Pathways Stairs & bridges Docks

9. Pathways Module 6:9

10. Stairs and Bridges Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Module 6:10

11. Docks Module 6:11

12. What Kind of Dock Do I Need? Module 6:12

13. Approval Process Agencies to consult:  Conservation Authority  Ministry of Natural Resources  Parks Canada  Department of Fisheries and Oceans PLAN EARLY! Module 6:13

14. Types of Docks 1.Removable 2.Permanent 3.Specialty Module 6:14

15. 1. Removable Docks  Pipe docks  Floating docks Module 6:15 Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Photo credit: Dock King

16. Pipe Docks Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life Module 6:16

17. Floating Docks Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life Module 6:17

18. 2. Permanent Docks  Crib docks  Concrete piers Module 6:18

19. Crib Docks Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life Module 6:19

20. Concrete Piers Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life Module 6:20

21. 3. Specialty Docks  Cantilever docks  Suspension docks Module 6:21 Photo credit: Dock King

22. Cantilever Docks Module 6:22 Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life

23. Suspension Docks Module 6:23 Photo credit: DFO/Cottage Life

24. C. Making a Splash  Boating  Fishing  Aquatic plants Module 6:24 Photo credit: Carrol Henderson

25. Responsible Boating  Maintain your boat  Watch your wake  Reduce noise  Respect wildlife  Clean your boat between waterbodies Module 6:25

26. Boat Maintenance Module 6:26

27. Watch Your Wake Module 6:27

28. Reducing Noise Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Module 6:28

29. Respect Wildlife  Maintain your distance  Bring your binoculars Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Module 6:29

30. 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

31. Responsible Fishing Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR Module 6:31

32. 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

33. Handling Fish Be kind:  Keep fish out of water as short as possible  Handle as little as possible  Release gently Module 6:33

34. Regulations Module 6:34

35. Aquatic Plants Module 6:35 Photo credit: Carrol Henderson

36. Benefits of Aquatic Plants 1.Prevent erosion 2.Protect water quality 3.Provide food & habitat 4.Protect nesting areas Module 6:36

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. Sharing the Waterfront Module 6:41 Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR

42. Permits and Regulations  Ministry of Natural Resources  Parks Canada  Department of Fisheries and Oceans  Ministry of the Environment (herbicides) Module 6:42

43. Manual Removal  Foot traffic  Hand pulling  Raking & cutting Module 6:43

44. Mechanical Removal Handheld power toolsMotorized machines Photo credit: Washington Department of Ecology Module 6:44

45. Other Types of Removal  Bottom barriers  Herbicides  Water drawdown  Biological control Photo credit: Washington Department of Ecology Module 6:45

46. Every Little Bit Helps Module 6:46