Murray Lake has a deep-water body with a maximum depth of 8.5m and gets its surface water supply from Crystal Creek and Lost Horse Creek2,1. Water levels within this lake are not easily susceptible to changes as it is connected to a larger water body, Jackfish Lake via a short canal1. This lake is considered sub-saline with higher dissolved oxygen levels since this lake is deeper than other lakes like Jackfish2. The shoreline along Murray Lake is steep in certain areas and vegetation consists of sedges, grasses, and aquatic plants including pondweed beds in deeper water1. The two creeks mentioned above that feed into Murray Lake also support dense and wet meadow aquatic plant species.
Within Murray Lake, Migratory Bird Sanctuaries were developed to protect migratory birds during critical periods of their life cycle1. Murray Lake was a recognizable site for resting and feeding areas for migratory birds and other wildlife, such as the waterfowl1.
