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 * Have you ever heard of the Niagara Falls or River? ** **In this report, you will learn about Physical Features, Formation, Fish, Tourism, and some Fun Facts. **

**__ Physical Features __**

The Niagara River is considered a strait between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie that is 35 miles long. The entire depth in elevation along the river is 326 feet. Four out of the five great lakes drain into the river before emptying into Ontario. Along the Niagara River there are 23 islands but Navy and Grand are the biggest ones.

The 5 great lakes make 1/5 of the world’s fresh water supply! It flows between Lake Erie & Ontario. It forms the US/Canada border between the state of N.Y. in USA and the providence of Ontario in Canada.

**__Formation__**

The formation of Niagara Falls started when the ice age ended. Around 12,310 years ago the water went over the end of the Niagara escapement which is a cliff which is now Lewiston New York. The flow is always changing because of all the freezing and thawing, which wears away at the rocks. Human work has been done to protect Niagara Falls & the volume of the water has decreased to the hydroelectric power plant.


 * __ Fish __**


 * Many fish species live in the Niagara River. The Niagara River is one of the best steel head rivers anywhere. Lake trout, bass, muskie, salmon, and walleye are available, too. Also, the Lower Niagara River provides Lake sturgeon, one of New York’s endangered fish. King salmon move up river for their spawning run. To catch them use 20-30 pound test tackle, steel head, brown trout, and lake trout can be handled with mid action gear and 10 lb. test fly rod mono filament line. July through August, you should bass fish. Also, walleye can be targeted in the same conditions; they are usually 5 to 10 lbs. **

=__ Tourism __= There are many different tours available to see the river and falls. Take a boat tour or ferry. One is the Maid of the Mist. You’ll see the falls from the bottom. With a helicopter tour of the Niagara Falls, you will get a tour of Niagara Falls; a great view of Niagara Falls and whirlpool rapids, if traveling with a group, a double deck bus tour is a possibility. There are bait and tackle shops in case you want to fish & need supplies. They are all on the New York side.


 * __ Fun Facts __**

Niagara Falls can produce 1 million kilowatts of electricity which USA and Canada share. 3,160 tons of water falls over Niagara Falls every second which accounts for 75,750 gallons per second over American and Horseshoe falls. The water Falls 532 feet and 3,160 tons of water flows over the falls every second. Grand islands and Navy islands are the 2 biggest islands on the main River.

Now that you’ve learned about the Niagara River and falls, why don’t you go over the falls in a barrel?!