| This is the final Erosion
potential model. Areas in red
and orange and dark yellow impact the water quality through erosion more than
the grey areas. The northeast corner
of the lake has very high impact and this is most likely due to the developed
land use, steeper slopes, and its proximity to the lake. Wetlands are the very light grey
areas. These actually absorb
erosion before it reaches the lake. |
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| This model would be very useful for focusing
remediation and erosion control efforts. This may take the form of strengthening buffers around
streams and cleared land as well as keeping roads well maintained. |