The lake was stocked with striped bass in the late 1960s, and has proven to be an excellent habitat for them.

Rip-rap along the dam provides excellent habitat for bass and sunfishes.

The extensive wet area, with the river adjacent, has served as an excellent habitat for local and migratory waterfowl.

But only 44 percent of those involving threatened, endangered or sensitive species succeeded, even in excellent habitats.

As a result, the lake provides an excellent habitat for a variety of shore birds.

This excellent habitat has been taken up by other groups of sea urchins.

This has provided excellent habitat for mangroves of which seven different species thrive within the bay.

The lush undergrowths, typical of the forests, are excellent habitat as well.

It also provides an excellent habitat for small birds.

Several riparian wetlands provide excellent habitat for northern pike.