Did you know that volunteers from the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary have been keeping a keen eye on Lake Parker?
This group recently perched themselves along the shoreline and then preyed upon the litter that makes its way to this beautiful lake via the storm drain system. These volunteers flew into action to help protect this precious natural resource by removing several bags of litter which helps protect wildlife habitat and improve water quality. In fact, their dedication and generous efforts in removing trash from Lake Parker also help protect Saddle Creek, the Peace River, and even the Charlotte Harbor.
That’s right! Incredibly, the regulated water discharges from Lake Parker travel through a series of connected waterways and end up about 90 miles south flowing into the Charlotte Harbor! This means that our actions right here in Lakeland can have an impact many miles away. Let’s all do our part and keep the lakes and waterways clean. When we throw something away, let’s think about where “away” actually is. Is it out the car window and into one of the City’s lakes or even 90 miles away or simply in the garbage can where it belongs?
A great big thank you goes out to the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary volunteers for all their efforts in helping to keep Lake Parker clean! If you are interested in participating in the Adopt-a-Lake or Adopt-a-Road program, please call the Lakes and Stormwater Division at 863-834-3328 or email Sandra Pope at [email protected].