Hello Readers! Let me introduce myself! I am Eli the Freshwater Eel!

Today, I will be taking you on a deep adventure of my beautiful home in the Freshwater lake!

~Formation ~ 

First, there are two major different ways a freshwater lake is created! One way is by depressions in the earth's surface. Another is a human-made lake!

FUN FACT:

There are 58,700 natural freshwater lakes in the United States!

Fun Fact:

The two largest freshwater lakes are called Lake Superior and Lake Baikal! 

You might be wondering how lakes always stay so full. The answer is that freshwater lakes are constantly being fed by streams, rivers, and precipitation!

Freshwater lakes also have a wide variety of biodiversity and ecosystems. Freshwater lakes help provide the ecosystems with diversity, and this include different types of fish, plants, and microorganisms.

What makes Freshwater lakes important? 

There are several reasons why freshwater lakes are important! One reason is that biodiversity in freshwater lakes provide for animals and plant life. Another reason are the human benefits that freshwater lakes provide. Freshwater lakes are a major source of drinking water for billions of people! They also pose numerous recreational opportunities like swimming, fishing, and tourism!  

Economic Impacts ~

Many freshwater lakes impact the economy because they are one of the main sources for recreational and commercial fisheries, provide food and business for people and fisheries.

~Fun Facts~

There are approximately 42.6 million freshwater fisheries that benefits from freshwater lakes, and these fisheries contribute to the local economies .

My home is in danger from climate change! The change in climate can increase temperatures and evaporate my home, making the other fishes and plants homeless. It can also cause flooding, which will hurt my friends that live around the lakes, and the banks!

Conservation

People and companies keep dumping plastics and waste into my home. One way you can help Eli is by telling your parents to recycle and do proper disposal. Companies can also help by controlling the use of fertilizers and pesticides. If we all came together, we can help save my home and you can keep swimming and fishing!