CLOSING THOUGHTS

Many of the things written here may disturb the reader. No one wants to hear that the way they live could be causing harm to a lake they love. We live in a world where few people are willing to take responsibility for their actions. If you watch TV, the message is consume and be happy, dont worry about the consequences. However, most of us know deep down that all actions do have consequences. Denying the facts will not change them.

However, we must all realize that nobody is perfect and none of us can live on these lakes without having some effect upon the lake. Even the Native Americans that lived here likely had some impact on the health of these lakes. Many adverse things may also happen (such as new development) around these lakes that are beyond our control. Hopefully the information provided in this guide will provide inspiration for all who read it to think about what things they can do to help keep these lakes a beautiful and peaceful place for everyone. We should concentrate on setting a positive example for our neighbors, not passing judgement on them. We all love these lakes and want them to continue to provide inspiration for future generations. Thank you for taking the time and caring enough to read this guide. Lets all try to take responsibility for our actions and do the right thing!