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Transparency is a
measurement of clarity through the water column.
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-Secchi Depth is a method has been used consistently
in Long Pond for several decades
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-acts as a good primary indicator of Lake water
quality
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-fairly simple and accurate way of measurement
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There has been a decreasing
trend in mean secchi depth readings over the past 30 years in Long Pond
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-This is an indication of increased plant production
as well as general productivity.
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-Important to note because it can be indicative of
detrimental change in general lake water quality.
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