Preserve Elizabeth Lake (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