Paoha Island
Located in the high desert of the California Eastern Sierra, Mono Lake is among the oldest lakes in North America. It has no outlet, so water evaporation causes hig levels of salinity. Brine shrimp live in the water, making this a prime bird nesting habitat. We almost lost the lake as water was diverted from inflowing streams to Los Angeles. It took hard work by citizen activists to save and partially restore this productive ecosystem.
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Paoha Island
Located in the high desert of the California Eastern Sierra, Mono Lake is among the oldest lakes in North America. It has no outlet, so water evaporation causes hig levels of salinity. Brine shrimp live in the water, making this a prime bird nesting habitat. We almost lost the lake as water was diverted from inflowing streams to Los Angeles. It took hard work by citizen activists to save and partially restore this productive ecosystem.
Info here: