This is the forth effluent treatment facility that I've photographed and I think it's my favorite, so far. The others are Santee Lakes, San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sedona Wetlands. I think it's such a cool idea to provide a habitat for wildlife as part of the treatment of human waste. By the way, most of the water is clear, but I liked the color of the algae in this view. I'll have to go back when there's snow on the peaks, though. Makes for a much prettier shot.

On my return trip from Durango, there was snow on the back side, but none on this side. Go figure.

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There was another one teaching her five ducklings how to dive, which was the cutest thing. First, she would dive repeatedly in their midst, then the babies would follow, one by one, but it took a few motherly dives for the last few to learn how.

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