Don't Rake Leaves into the Lake! Now that it’s starting to get cold and our trees are turning beautiful yellows, reds, and oranges we are starting to see their leaves falling onto our lawns. Remember: when you’re raking your leaves, make sure to rake or blow them away from the lake and compost them or bag and dispose of them in the garbage. Please don't rake them into the lake! When leaves get into the water, they add unwanted nutrients to the lake that can lead to algae blooms and greater aquatic weed growth near your property. It can also harm the fish community by pulling important dissolved oxygen that they use out of the water. Most lakefront owners are very good about raking and blowing their leaves away from the lake, but some people might not know the negative effect that putting them into the lake can have! Also, if you have a lawn maintenance service, make sure they’re also aware of this so they can also properly dispose of leaves! Help us Protect Candlewood this fall – Spread This Message to Your Friends and Neighbors!