Pictured are Joni Truex, executive officer of the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties; Anna Burke, program manager of Kosciusko Lakes & Streams; and Brett Harter CGP, Freeman & Harter Custom Homes and BAKFC board president. (Photo provided)

Anna Burke, Kosciusko Lakes & Streams program manager, spoke at the General Membership Meeting of the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties at Champagne Jam.

Information was provided on water quality, water in the classrooms project, lake water testing, and landscaping with natural plants. Members were given the 10 ways to keep our lakes and streams clean: Identify your watershed; get involved in your watershed; maintain or create a natural buffer; implement responsible lawn and garden care practices; keep storm water on your property; prevent erosion from your property; properly dispose of household hazardous waste; maintain your septic system; compost yard waste; and dispose of animal waste properly.

Further information on Kosciusko lakes and streams can be found at [email protected].

Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties is a not for profit membership organization dedicated to the enhancement of the building industry. Maintaining affordable housing, member education, and community philanthropy are among the areas of focus.