The acceleration of the loading of nutrients to a lake by natural or human-induced causes. The increased rate of delivery of nutrients results in increased production of algae and consequently, poor water transparency. Human-induced (cultural) eutrophication may be caused by … Continue reading →
A TMDL or Total Maximum Daily Load is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards. Water quality standards identify the uses for each waterbody, for example, drinking … Continue reading →
The Three Lakes Association, known for its science-based approach to environmental protection and water quality preservation, is seeking a new executive director. The description of the position is provided below. You may also download it for reference: TLA Executive Director … Continue reading →
Monomictic A lake which has one mixing and one stratification event per year. If a lake does not freeze over in the winter, the winter winds will mix the waters of the lake. In summer, the lake resists mixing and … Continue reading →
The January, 2017 Newsletter is now available: TLA January 2017 Quarterly. This issue contains articles on the following topics: An Update on the Golden Brown Algae Study President’s Message – Hands Water 101 TLA Planned Giving The Septic Question Project A Big Thanks … Continue reading →
Large Woody Debris (LWD)- Natural wooden structures (logs) placed along the banks of rivers/creeks to improve aquatic habitat. Methods vary, but it simply means placing logs into the river. LWD application in Grass River: Non-point sediment threatens the navigability of … Continue reading →
xeriscaping–a method of landscaping that uses plants that are well adapted to the local area and are drought-resistant. Xeriscaping is becoming more popular as a way of saving water at home. More on xeriscaping: http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/xeriscaping.html Perlman, H. (n.d.). Water Science Glossary … Continue reading →
perennial yield – maximum quantity of water that can be annually withdrawn from a groundwater basin over a long period of time (during which water supply conditions approximate average conditions) without developing an overdraft condition Glossary of Water Terminology. (2015, … Continue reading →
The TLA SEOP Grant Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-2018 school year. Information on the application process can be found under: 2017-2018 SEOP Grants – Overview
Continue reading →non-point source (NPS) pollution–pollution discharged over a wide land area, not from one specific location. These are forms of diffuse pollution caused by sediment, nutrients, organic and toxic substances originating from land-use activities, which are carried to lakes and streams … Continue reading →