The abundance and diversity of aquatic habitats in the North Cascades ecosystem is one of the characteristics that makes this area unique. In North Cascades National Park (NP), over 500 lakes and ponds are scattered throughout the mountain landscape. These natural environments are home to native aquatic life including plankton, aquatic insects, frogs and salamanders. To visiting onlookers, the natural backdrop of these lakes and ponds makes them appear pristine, but ongoing stresses may be affecting the health of these ecological systems.
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