Fisher, Jane, Barker, Tom, James, Cassandra, and Clarke, Stewart (2009) Water quality in chronically nutrient-rich lakes: the example of the Shropshire-Cheshire meres. Freshwater Reviews, 2 (1). pp. 79-99.

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Abstract

The Shropshire and Cheshire meres of north-west England are characterised by high phosphorus concentrations. This review assesses the importance of phosphorus and nitrogen concentrations in determining the water and ecological quality of the meres. Palaeolimno—logical evidence indicates that the meres may be naturally eutrophic, but that phosphorus concentrations have increased in the past century. Results show that nitrogen concentrations have also increased and support the hypothesis that high concentrations of nitrogen contribute to reduced macrophyte species richness. In light of the evident significance of nitrogen, the potential role of nitrogen concentrations in driving eutrophication in the meres is discussed.

Item ID:	34631
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1755-084X
Keywords:	Shropshire and Cheshire meres, nitrogen, eutrophication
Funders:	Defra England Catchment
Date Deposited:	16 Sep 2014 04:07
FoR Codes:	06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0602 Ecology > 060204 Freshwater Ecology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	96 ENVIRONMENT > 9611 Physical and Chemical Conditions of Water > 961103 Physical and Chemical Conditions of Water in Fresh, Ground and Surface Water Environments (excl. Urban and @ 100%
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