Threatened lacustrine unconsolidated shore habitats

Name(s): 
Endangered unconsolidated habitats of littoral zone of lakes and reservoirs
Threatened lacustrine unconsolidated bottom shoreline habitats
Nature 
Because of high rates of sedimentation, reservoirs, smaller inundation lakes, and farm ponds are very short-lived.

Acidification, toxic substances and pollution resulting in accelerated eutrophication, are threatening the littoral zones of lakes and reservoirs. Shore line habitats are also threatened from development; industrial, agricultural, tourism and housing.

Value(s) 
Type 
(G) Very specific problems