�Land use types have varying effects on lake water quality
�Assessment of land use patterns and historical trends is essential to evaluate ecosystem health
The land use assessment was
used to complement our water quality and development data, in order to give
a more complete view of the state of the watershed.Different land use types influence
the water quality of a lake in various ways, in that they each contribute
different amounts and types of surface runoff, erosion, and inputs to the
lake.Assessing historical
trends in land use can give insight into how the lake has arrived at its
current state, and can also be helpful for predicting future development
trends.