The riparian strip is the edge of natural vegetation that borders a lake. It constitutes a transition zone between the aquatic and terrestrial environments. It is very important not to disturb the riparian strip of vegetation around the entire perimeter of the lake. This strip is a filter against pollution and acts a bit like the filter of an engine by retaining all the sediments, impurities, and detritus that would otherwise flow directly to the lake. The mixture of roots and soil produces a natural barrier that plays several extremely important roles in water quality and filters all the runoff that comes from roads, land, and the upstream watershed. Provincial regulations exist and are applied by Quebec municipalities. If the riparian strip is disturbed, restoration techniques exist and we invite you to proceed for our lake’s health.