20220623 09521500 1.0 TRUE Lake Wise Program <center><img src="http://www.watershedmanagement.vt.gov/lakes/images/lakewise/sign_award.png"></center><br><br> <b>What Is Lake Wise?</b> The Lake Wise Program is an Agency of Natural Resources initiative that awards lake-friendly shoreland property, including that of state parks, town beaches, private homes and businesses. Program Goal: The goal of Lake Wise is to establish a new normal, a new culture of lakeshore landscaping that is proven to help protect the lake. A property that earns the Lake Wise Award will represent a "model" shoreland property. The Lake Wise Award certifies a property is well managed, using shoreland Best Management Practices, and is maintained to care for the lake. Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Vermont