Littoral Areas

The area of your lake near the shore is the littoral zone. It is in this zone that algae and plants are visible even if they are under the water.

It is a critical area for a healthy ecosystem as it provides food and shelter for numerous organisms including snails, insects, crustaceans, fishes, and amphibians. Dragonflies and midges lay eggs in this zone. Additionally, the vegetation and animals living in the littoral zone are food for other creatures such as turtles, snakes, and waterfowl.

When the wrong plants, animals or algae take over, the whole eco-system can be thrown out of balance, so it is important to act as soon as problems are noticed. Aquatic Systems has numerous ways to combat problems and restore your lakes littoral zone to a healthy state as part of an overall lake management plan.

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