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Last updated: June 10, 2003
South Florida Restoration Science Forum

Nutrients

What are the biological impacts of concern?

Poster presented May 1999, at the South Florida Restoration Science Forum

Part 1: Biological Impacts of Excess Nutrient Loading on Lake Okeechobee

By: Dr. Al Steinman, Dr. Paul McCormick, Dr. Karl Havens, Dr. Sue Newman, and Dr. Shili Miamo, SFWMD; Dr. Deb Willard, USGS; Dr. Len Scinto and Dr. Dan Childers, FIU


(Click on any of the images below to view a full-sized version.)

graph of changes in Lake Okeechobee nutrient status
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graph of corresponding changes in the lake's phytoplankon community

Mud Thickness (cm) in Lake Okeechobee
mud thickness in Lake Okeechobee
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Lake water on a calm day

photo of a sample of lake water on a calm day
Lake water on a windy day

photo of sample of lake water on a windy day

Related Links

    Lake Okeechobee site hosted by the South Florida Water Management District

    Everglades site hosted by the South Florida Water Management District


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