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Pigeon Lake phosphorus budget

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Occurrences of significant blue-green algae blooms have resulted in stakeholders at Pigeon Lake seeking management options to assist with reducing the frequency and intensity of such events. To... More ≫

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Occurrences of significant blue-green algae blooms have resulted in stakeholders at Pigeon Lake seeking management options to assist with reducing the frequency and intensity of such events. To more effectively target activities, a nutrient budget was developed to identify phosphorus entering the lake from external and internal sources. The results of the study showed a relatively even split of external and internal phosphorous sources. This indicates that while watershed management efforts must be pursued, there may be merit in exploring in-lake options for controlling phosphorus release to achieve a more timely reduction of nuisance blooms in the future.

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Wabamun Lake phosphorus budget during the 2008 runoff and open water season

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In 2008, Alberta Environment measured the sources of nutrients that contribute to algae growth in Wabamun Lake water. This report provides recommendations to guide stewardship activities by... More ≫

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In 2008, Alberta Environment measured the sources of nutrients that contribute to algae growth in Wabamun Lake water. This report provides recommendations to guide stewardship activities by community groups at Wabamun Lake and at other lakes across Alberta.

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The Pine Lake restoration project

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This paper summarizes key findings on the relative impact of agriculture on external phosphorus loadings to Pine Lake, and work in progress to reduce loadings from agricultural sites.

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