Frank Lake (Alberta)
Frank Lake is a restored wetland located 6 km (3.7 mi) east of High River, Alberta, 50 km (31 mi) south of Calgary, near Blackie. The lake is controlled by Ducks Unlimited Canada for wildlife management purposes, and is an Important Bird Area and Key Biodiversity Area. It is one of four Alberta lakes with the same name.
| Frank Lake | |
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Observation blind, Frank Lake wetlands. | |
Frank Lake | |
| Location | Foothills County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50.567°N 113.708°W |
| Type | Marsh |
| Primary inflows | Treated municipal and industrial wastewater via pipeline, agricultural runoff, Mazeppa Creek, Blackie Creek. |
| Primary outflows | Overland flow to Little Bow River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 43.74 km2 (16.89 sq mi) |
| Average depth | Basin 1 mean depth: .67 metres (2.2 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) |
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