lake. Effects of the loss of the lake The sparse communities nearby have suffered culturally and financially due to the local economy being dependent on lake fishing. Moreover, many bird species native to Bolivia and internationally have been affected due to loss of food, and an annual migration area. See also Desertification Ouki Tulare Lake References Drever, James I: The Geochemistry of Natural Waters, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall, 1997. Montes de Oca; Geografia y Recursos Naturales de Bolivia, 3rd Edition, EDOBOL, La Paz, 1997. Rocha, O.O. (editor): "Diagóstico de los recursos naturales y culturales de los lagos Poopó y Uru Uru, Oruro – Bolivia". Convención Ramsar, WCS/Bolivia, La Paz, 2002. Troëng, B., Riera-Kilibarda C. Mapas temáticos de recursos minerales de Bolivia, Boletin del Servicio geológico de Bolivia N 7, La Paz, 1996. External links Master thesis about heavy metals in the rivers of the Poopó basin Master thesis about heavy metals in Lake Poopó Satellite images and information from NASA about Lake Poopó Lake Titicaca, Lake Poopó, and Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia Bolivia Drainage Bolivia's second-largest lake dries up and may be gone forever, lost to climate change – The Guardian Google Earth view Lakes of Oruro Department Endorheic lakes of South America Saline lakes of South America Archaeological cultures of South America Ramsar sites in Bolivia Former lakes of South America Altiplano