Their plans have won support from local conservationists, who have seen much of the coastline bought up by out-of-town developers with few ecocredentials.

Local conservationists then worked to permanently protect the property.

Other local conservationists also supported the ban, though some residents continue to object.

Hydroelectric development in most rivers has been a serious concern for local conservationists during the last decades.

Many wild birds are scared off by the abundance of geese in the lake, and local conservationists actively take measures to control their numbers.