This page contains the map of Little Prespa Lake which is in news. We have added important notes on it as well.
Little Prespa Lake, located on the Albanian-Greek border, is shrinking due to environmental degradation, posing a threat to its ecosystem and local communities.
About Little Prespa Lake
- Location:
- Situated on the border between Albania and Greece in southeastern Europe.
- Majority of the lake is in Greece, with a smaller portion in Albania.
- Smaller than Great Prespa Lake to the north.
- Geographical Features:
- Part of a rich transboundary ecosystem.
- Home to species like the Dalmatian pelican.
- Large areas have turned into swamps due to environmental degradation.
- Ecological Importance:
- Supports biodiversity, including birds, fish, and plants.
- Wetlands around the lake serve as key habitats for migratory birds.
- Environmental Threats:
- Climate Change: Higher temperatures, reduced snowfall, and lower precipitation levels are causing water loss.
- Human Interference: The Devoll River was diverted for irrigation in the 1970s, exacerbating the lake’s decline.
- Current Condition:
- Of the 450 hectares of the lake in Albania, 430 hectares have dried up or become swamps.
- Cultural & Economic Impact:
- Fishing, once a primary livelihood, has declined.
- Locals now rely more on cattle grazing due to the lake’s deterioration.