[3] Located in the Wabasca Lowland Ecoregion, the land in the watershed supporting the lake is mostly covered in forests of Trembling aspen, Balsam poplar, and White spruce.

[5] Urban and industrial development make up a small percentage of the land use with agricultural use being almost entirely non-existent.

[6] These small and microscopic animals are an important link in the food web of the lake.

According to the 2016 Government of Canada Census, a total of 1680 people live on the lakes shores.

Eli Cardinal Park features a concrete boat launch and swimming dock, while the Lions Club Campground further north provides a sandy beach and lakeside camping facilities in the summer months as well as an additional smaller boat launch.