Frequently Asked Questions Why is the preservation of shorelines important?
• Shorelines provide food, homes, shelter, breeding grounds and spaces to live in for plants and creatures large and small – from the tiniest of organisms, to insects and grass, to bigger animals like beaver, otters and deer, and all sorts of birds. • The riparian zone, a strip of land along the water’s edge, acts like a giant sponge. All of the plants that grow in this area help to filter out pollutants such as pesticides and fertilizers that would otherwise degrade the quality of the water. This sponge also sucks up extra water that seeps into the lake from rain and run-off. By doing this, shorelines help prevent flooding. • Algal blooms can be caused by excess runoff from soil disturbance, sewage (leaky septic systems), chemical detergents, and fertilizers. Cyanobacteria can harm humans and kill off fish and other wildlife due to a huge increase in toxins. Are Float Planes allowed to land on Cusheon Lake? No. It is illegal since Cusheon Lake is a schedule 3 lake under the Canada Shi
