Lake Heron
| Lake Heron | |
|---|---|
 A view of the lake looking north during winter. | |
| Location | Canterbury, South Island |
| Coordinates | 43°28′45″S 171°10′19″E / 43.47917°S 171.17194°E |
| Primary inflows | Swin River |
| Primary outflows | Lake Stream |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 694 m (2,277 ft) |
Lake Heron is a freshwater lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is drained by Lake Stream which in turn feeds into the Rakaia River.
Forest and Bird have expressed concern over the environmental impacts of new roading on the southern shore of the lake.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Lake Heron - vehicle and roading problems". Forest and Bird. 2006-06-19. Archived from the original on August 8, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
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External links
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- Department of Conservation - Vehicle access at Lake Heron
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