Why are Playa Lakes important?
Playa lakes serve three functions: Wildlife First and foremost, they are areas rich in native plants and wildlife. Some of these animals, like the Canadian Geese, come from hundreds of miles away during the fall to relax on their way south for the winter. Recreation Secondly, playa lakes serve as focal points in many of Lubbock’s neighborhood parks. Drainage Finally, playa lakes provide the city with a natural, cost-effective means of storing Storm Water. In ongoing studies, the playa lakes around the south plains are thought to be a source of recharge to the Ogallala aquifer.
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