Number one on our agenda is education on buffer zones. The big thing we promote is that a buffer zone does not have to be a tree that's 10 feet high so that you can't see the water. A good buffer zone can be ground cover with good root systems. It could be a rock garden, even, if it has the proper root system. We're having very good luck with all the cottage associations. They patrol their own systems. They report violations. We work with I think 20 different associations and probably involve over 1,000 volunteers.
On March 25th, 2014. See this statement in context.