Clean Lakes Program

The Amery Clean Lakes Program is working to keep our lakes as the centerpieces of our community.

Aquatic Plant Management Plan

Amery-Aquatic-Plant-Management-Plan-Summary

Amery Aquatic Plant Management Plan 2023 Public Review Draft

Responsibilities

• Developing practices to clean runoff water before it enters a lake
• Examining the sources of pollution to the lakes
• Helping property owners understand how they can help
• Updating city ordinances to protect water quality

We can all help to keep the water in and around Amery clean.

Do Your Part

Here’s what you can do:

• Aim grass clippings away from streets, driveways, and sidewalks when mowing
• Clean up after pets
• Collect or spread water flow from rain gutter downspouts; don’t discharge to paved areas 
• Don’t dump anything in the storm sewers; they drain directly to city lakes and the Apple River
• Don’t use fertilizers containing phosphorus
• Minimize paved areas, which don’t allow water to soak in, or use porous paving materials
• Minimize the use of pesticides
• Sweep or blow driveways and sidewalks clean regularly (but not into the street!)
• Vegetate bare spots in your yard
• Wash your car on the lawn instead of the driveway (to absorb wash water)

Site Analysis

Call or mail  the City of Amery at 104 Maple St W, Suite A to schedule your free on-site property analysis for stormwater management.