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*The primary objective of
this study was to determine the ecological health of Togus Pond which
includes its
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trophic state, capacity
to support wildlife, ability to support the current level of
development or future growth in development, and its safety
for recreational use by nearby residents and visitors.
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*Pollution of the lake by
chemicals or sediments lowers water quality, affecting all of these factors.
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So the best indicator of
the ecological condition of the lake, is its general water quality.
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*Land use patterns in a
watershed have a significant impact on the health of an associated water
body. Different land uses
produce different types and amounts of both man-made and natural pollutants.
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*By monitoring water
quality we are able advise planning for future development and protection of
the lake. We developed a
Phosphorous Loading Model that was used to predict the effects of further
development on nutrient loading in Togus Pond
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*Having identified the most
important issues of lake water quality and land use, the next step is to
learn how to improve them. We
will present a variety of commonly used techniques in this report for
improving lakes with poor water quality
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