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An Ecoregion-Based Reference Condition and Classification Scheme for Determining Nutrient Criteria in Oregon Lakes

Creator:

Brenner, Jacqueline M.

Abstract:

The anthropogenic introduction of nutrients to water bodies has been shown to alter the structure and function of natural aquatic ecosystems, yet national EPA lake and reservoir nutrient criteria remain too broad for effective regional water quality management. This study uses a reference site approach to propose numeric nutrient criteria...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

acknowledge Dr. Tracy Arraz and Mark Meyers for their GIS support, and Jeannie Sifneos for statistical