Onondaga Lake

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:area approximately 2,000 acres
gptkbp:climate varies seasonally
experiences a humid continental climate
gptkbp:community_involvement local organizations participate in cleanup efforts
gptkbp:cultural_heritage known_as_'Onondaga'_by_the_Iroquois
gptkbp:cultural_significance site of local festivals and events
gptkbp:culturalEvents hosts various community events throughout the year
gptkbp:depth maximum depth of approximately 60 feet
gptkbp:drainageBasin part_of_the_Finger_Lakes_watershed
gptkbp:ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life
gptkbp:educational_programs offers programs about ecology and conservation
gptkbp:elevation approximately 400 feet
gptkbp:environmentalImpact historically polluted due to industrial waste
gptkbp:environmentalProtection faces issues related to runoff and pollution
gptkbp:fishSpecies subject to state fishing laws
home to species like bass and perch
gptkbp:historical_significance important_to_the_history_of_the_Iroquois_Confederacy
important_to_the_Onondaga_Nation
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of significant local history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Onondaga Lake
gptkbp:industry surrounded by former salt and chemical industries
gptkbp:land_use includes residential, commercial, and recreational areas
gptkbp:landmark features several parks and trails
gptkbp:legacy used_for_transportation_and_trade_by_Native_Americans
gptkbp:length approximately 4.6 miles
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism and recreation-related businesses
gptkbp:location gptkb:Syracuse,_New_York
gptkbp:outflow gptkb:Seneca_River
Onondaga_Creek
gptkbp:parks gptkb:Onondaga_Lake_Park
gptkbp:provides_access_to accessible via multiple parks and boat launches
gptkbp:recreation popular for fishing and boating
includes hiking, biking, and picnicking
gptkbp:renovated ongoing environmental cleanup initiatives
gptkbp:research subject of various environmental studies and research.
gptkbp:surrounding_area urban and suburban development
includes wetlands and marshes
gptkbp:surroundingArea includes_Syracuse_and_Liverpool
gptkbp:team popular for kayaking and paddleboarding
gptkbp:visibility visible_from_various_points_in_Syracuse
gptkbp:waterQuality conducted by local environmental groups
improving due to restoration efforts
gptkbp:width approximately 1.2 miles
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for various bird species