Elizabeth Lake Preservation - Part One
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Transcript of Elizabeth Lake Preservation - Part One
ELIZABETH LAKE
Presented by the Lakes Town Council Inc. (Part One)
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Jim Walker PresidentChuck Kevwitch Vice PresidentTad Summers SecretaryKaren Graham TreasurerDoris KarabinusMemberTom HamiltonAlternateAllaire KosloAlternate
ELIZABETH LAKE
Public Request
AcquireProtect Preserve
4/28/2010
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Presentation created by Jim Walker
Elizabeth Lake Southeastern View
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Photo by Jim Walker
General Information
Located in northwest Los Angeles County 35 miles northeast of Los Angeles City
limits 15-20 miles west of Lancaster and
Palmdale 25 miles northeast of Santa Clarita Largest natural lake in Los Angeles
County
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Photos by Jim Walker
Rural Location - Near Major Cities
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Elizabeth Lake6
Approximately 165 acres of open water, trees, shoreline, and wetlands
Habitat and life support for countless animals, birds, and fish
Tree and reed-lined shore Place for rest, recreation, bird-watching
2007-2008 Biological Survey Species
96 bird 11 mammal 10 amphibian/reptile 20 butterfly 89 native and non-native plants
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Elizabeth Lake8
Private and public side separated by levee Levee breached on north side
Consists of one main water body 22-30 ft. avg. depth/center of lake Four distinct lagoons - east end
Photos by Karen Graham
Elizabeth Lake9
Privately Held Chain link fence perimeter (mostly
damaged, removed in sections, or falling down)
“No Trespassing” signs posted
Photos by Jim Walker
Present Access is Illegal10
Violates posted “No Trespassing” laws Nevertheless, Recreation Occurs:
Swimming Fishing 10 HP motor boating Canoeing and kayaking Photography Wildlife observation
Photo by Karen Graham
Residents Creating Access Trails
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Posting Signs
Photos by Jim Walker
Public Access Can Be Denied
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Photo by Jim Walker
Nature’s Beauty Neglected13
Our Neighbor Dumped Upon14
Environmental Destruction 15
Photos by Jim Walker