As the waters of the two lakes — one freshwater and the other alkaline — rise, the distance between them has narrowed. Lake Baringo provides vital drinking and irrigation waters, and supports a thriving fishing industry. At Lake Bogoria, known for its flamingoes and hot springs, rising waters have driven away a significant number of the birds and submerged some of the springs. Google reviews show visitors complaining about dwindling flamingos at Lake Bogoria and impassable roads caused by rising water levels. Official records show roughly 12 institutions around Lakes Baringo and Bogoria have been affected, some completely submerged.