As owners of Shing Wako Resort we believe in being good resources managers.

·         150 ft of our 450 ft shoreline will remain undeveloped to allow nature to filter the water running back into the lake and continue to provide safe habitat for the shoreland wildlife.

·         Our two wells are deep with great tasting water. In fact we encourage you to “drink the water” as it is tested every year and has many minerals that are good for you. Please don’t generate excess plastic refuse by drinking bottled water.

·        We purchase wind energy from our local electric company.

·        We are in the process of converting to low watt florescent light bulbs.

·        We use phosphate free and plant based laundry detergent to wash your linens.

·         We clean our cabins primarily with plant based cleaners and essential oils.

·         We have installed new septic systems and drain fields in just the last few years. Everything is pumped at least 600 ft from the lake and then taken away by the local Septic pumping company.

·      We personally practice "Catch & Release."

·         Most of our rentals with motors have newer 4 –stroke engines for more efficient gas and oil consumption and less lake pollution.

·         We use off peak electric to heat the water in our home, office/store and laundry building.

·        Most of our toilets are low flush and we will continue to convert the rest as we can.

·         We use off peak electric to heat and cool our home & office/store.

·         Our new cabins, office/store & home have energy efficient windows and extra deep insulation.

·         We use a front load washer for our main laundry - saving energy, water and detergent.

·      We use mulching lawn mowers.

·      We compost and deliver it to a local farmer when it's ready to be used as fertilizer.

·      We recycle aluminum cans - please segregate them - a large container is located by the dumpster.

·      We reuse and recycle our ink cartridges.

·         Find fresh vegetables, herbs, flowers in season and organic eggs as well as farm tours one mile from Shing Wako at Borden Farm Market.

We strive to keep the health of our lake, our customers, our employees and ourselves a very important aspect of vacationing. This is an ongoing process and we gladly invite your questions and suggestions.