Lake of the Woods Paleolimnological Investigiation of Nutrient and Historical Trends Project
University of Minnesota-Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)
Quick Facts
Recipient:
University of Minnesota-Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)
Source:
Clean Water Fund Recipient Type:
Public College/University
Status:
In Progress Activity Type:
Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Technical AssistanceCounties Affected
Lake of the Woods, Roseau
This project will determine pre- and post-settlement nutrient trends from sediment chronology, fossil diatom assemblages, and from sediment profiles representing human history in the region (i.e., at least 150 years). Project activities include sample collection; sample preparation; diatom analysis; database creation and management; and data interpretation. Sample cores will be taken on the Lake of the Woods in five major bays (i.e., Four-mile, Muskeg, Sabaskong, Little Traverse, and Big Traverse) in the southern basin.
Status:
In Progress
Start Date:
June 2011
End Date:
June 2013