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ECOSYSTEMS > INLAND OREGON
A lake or pond is a body of water confined to a natural depression in the earth’s surface called a basin. They are different from rivers and streams because their waters are comparatively still. Statewide, there are over 6,000 lakes and ponds which provide a vital resource for recreation, agriculture and as a source of drinking water for both people and domesticated animals. These diverse freshwater reservoirs also provide vital habitat for wild aquatic and terrestrial species.
A lake or pond is a body of water confined to a natural depression in the earth’s surface called a basin. They are different from rivers and streams because their waters are comparatively still. Statewide, there are over 6,000 lakes and ponds which provide a vital resource for recreation, agriculture and as a source of drinking water for both people and domesticated animals. These diverse freshwater reservoirs also provide vital habitat for wild aquatic and terrestrial species.
Types of Lakes and Ponds:
These human-created lakes often assist with agriculture or recreation.
These lakes have disappeared with through natural or human-caused forces.
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These lakes forms in the calderas of extinct or dormant volcanoes.
These basins are created by large-scale geologic events like earthquakes and uplifting.
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These lakes form among the sand dunes on Oregon's South Coast.
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These bodies of water appear during the rainy season and slowly evaporate.
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Features Related to Lakes and Ponds:
The Difference Between Lakes and Ponds: What's the difference between a lake and pond? Would you believe it has more to do with depth and sunshine than size?
Lakes, Ponds and Pollution: Lakes and ponds can be particularly vulnerable to pollutants. Here's how.
Landmark Places: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Established in the early twentieth century after the area's bird population was decimated by hunting, the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is today one of the best birding sites in Oregon.
Floras Lake State Park: This little known lake on Oregon's South Coast is a sanctuary containing diverse ecosystems like coastal forests, meadows, beaches and riparian areas.
Lakes, Ponds and Pollution: Lakes and ponds can be particularly vulnerable to pollutants. Here's how.
Landmark Places: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Established in the early twentieth century after the area's bird population was decimated by hunting, the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is today one of the best birding sites in Oregon.
Floras Lake State Park: This little known lake on Oregon's South Coast is a sanctuary containing diverse ecosystems like coastal forests, meadows, beaches and riparian areas.
