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Lake Lagunita

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Location
  
Stanford, California

Basin countries
  
United States

Type
  
Dry lake

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Lake lagunita


Lake Lagunita is an artificial dry lake in Stanford University, California, located on the western side of the Stanford campus near the Lagunita residences.

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Map of Lake Lagunita, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

Stanford floatopia 2008 party on lake lagunita


UsesEdit

Those who enjoy exercise can take advantage of the lake's scenic perimeter to jog or walk without distraction on the 0.9 miles (1.4 km) trail. Many dormitory residences, row houses, and several fraternities are located near the lake, including the Lagunita residences, Roble Hall, Enchanted Broccoli Forest (EBF), Narnia, Kappa Alpha, and Jerry.

WildlifeEdit

Amphibians:

  • California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense): During the winter, the lake is the breeding ground for a population of California tiger salamanders, which are classified as vulnerable by the IUCN. However, the Lagunita population is believed to be at greater risk because individuals are frequently killed on nearby Junipero Serra Boulevard during their migrations to and from the lake. As a result, a $100,000 system of migration tunnels was placed underground in 2001.
  • Western toad (Bufo boreas)
  • Pacific chorus frog (Pseudacris regilla)

    • Birds:

  • Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
  • Great blue heron (Ardea herodias)
  • Great egret (Ardea alba)

    • References

    Lake Lagunita Wikipedia
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