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Water Quality in the Western Lake Michigan Drainages, Wisconsin and Michigan, 1992-95

Fertilizers and Livestock Wastes Increase Nutrients in Streams and Ground Water Figures


Algal Bloom in Stream
Nutrients are essential for aquatic plants; however, in high concentrations they can cause eutrophication, leading to nuisance algal blooms. Algal blooms can be detrimental to fish and other aquatic organisms.

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