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29: 309: 45: 52: 331:, "the jewel in the crown of America's scenic trails" spanning 2,650 mi (4,260 km) from Mexico to Canada through three western states, passes through the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, with trailheads for short or long hikes. 334:
A 2009 California Water Board study found significantly elevated levels of toxic poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBS) and mercury levels in largemouth bass at Silverwood Reservoir.
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This has prompted local media to express concerns over the large number of anglers keeping and eating fish from this popular Inland Empire lake. The
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features picnicking, hiking trails, swimming beaches, and designated areas for boating, water-skiing and fishing.
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At an elevation of 3,355 ft (1,023 m), Silverwood Lake is the highest reservoir in the
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areas. Some 2,400 acres (9.7 km) of recreation land surround the lake.
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silverwood Lake
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Reservoir in the San Bernardino Mountains of California, United States
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and provides a major water source for agencies serving nearby
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Category: Geography of San Bernardino County, California
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Official Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area website
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Silverwood Lake is located on the East Branch of the
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The Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area is one of
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Silverwood Lake is located in California
San Bernardino County, California
34°18′14″N 117°19′05″W / 34.30389°N 117.31806°W / 34.30389; -117.31806
Type
Reservoir
Primary inflows
California Aqueduct
West Fork Mojave River
East Fork of West Fork Mojave River
Sawpit Canyon Creek
Primary outflows
Basin
acre-feet
reservoir
San Bernardino County, California
West Fork Mojave River
tributary
Mojave River
San Bernardino Mountains
State Water Project
forebay
California Aqueduct
acre⋅ft
California Aqueduct
California Department of Water Resources
San Bernardino Mountain
Mojave Desert
State Water Project

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