Geneva Lake Conservancy’s Conservation@Home program is an education and recognition program for homeowners for their earth-conscious choices in home landscape, as well as water conservation and protection efforts.

Conservation@Home is designed to encourage landowners to become actively involved in the conservation effort. We can all contribute to environmental improvement – one yard at a time.

Getting Started

Explore each of the five categories of the program below to learn more and see what you can do to start working on your yard now.

1. Native Vegetation
   1. Learn all about earth-friendly landscaping here.
2. Stormwater Management
   1. Find out how rain barrels can help save you money on your water bill here.
   2. Learn how to create a rain garden here.
3. Yard Management
   1. Learn how to compost and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use here.
4. Wildlife Habitat
   1. Establish a native plant environment that will help support wildlife here.
5. Phosphorus / Chloride Reduction
   1. Write a letter to your lawn care company telling them not to use phosphorus-based fertilizer, as its use is currently restricted in the state of Wisconsin (Wisconsin statute 96.643).
   2. Learn how to keep our lakes healthy here.
6. Dark Skies/Light Pollution
   1. Learn more about why the Dark Skies Association is working to reduce light pollution, and how you can make a difference.

Schedule a Site Visit

1. Register online here  with your name, address, and phone number and our staff will contact you within a few days.
   1. The program fee is $50 for nonmembers and $30 for members. The fee also includes a one-year membership to GLC. Not sure if you’re a current member? Call us at 262-275-5700.
   2. Payment must be made ahead of time online with credit card or over the phone with credit card.
2. For questions prior to your site visit, contact Carol Elkins at Geneva Lake Conservancy at 262-275-5700 or email cps@genevalakeconservancy.org.
3. Qualified homeowners will have the opportunity to receive a yard sign signifying their participation in the program and environmentally-friendly landscape.