Study Proves Phosphorus Key to Recovering Lakes

This article in from Discovery Magazine highlights the conclusions of a 37 year study focusing on nutrients and their relationship with algae production.  This study proved that nitrogen loading doesn’t drive the production of problem algae growth.  Phosphorus has long been thought of as the key or limiting nutrient.  This study has led to understanding that help focus restoration efforts toward phosphorus control.  Give this article a read: http://discovermagazine.com/2009/jan/035

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