Photographer: Haolun Tian

Location: South Frontenac, Eastern Ontario, Ont./Ont.

Our actions can have unintended consequences on lake ecosystems. High levels of motor boat activity can spreads invasive species between lakes, accelerate shoreline erosion with their wakes, destroy vegetation, and reduce water quality through re-suspending sediment. This aerial photo of Loughborough Lake, in Eastern Ontario shows the damage to the vegetation at a boat launch.