Assessment of Environmental Pressure on Water Quality in the Carleton River

Scope:

• Reviewed the previous studies (2008 to present) documenting water quality in the target area, as well as related data and literature, complemented by consultations with various stakeholders and ground-truthing
• Two sampling events were conducted and date will be compiled and analyzed following each sampling event

Benefits:

• More clearly defining environmental pressures on the study system
• A report that better equips managers, administrators, and politicians to educate the public and work with the public to manage public waters and catchment areas better
• A case study that should have much wider applicability provincially and beyond, in terms of lessons for catchment area management

Outcomes:

• A database was created of historic monitoring data and the 2017 program was added
• Report on recommendations for BMPs and additional research studies to address nutrient loading
• Case study demonstrates the need for long term monitoring

Downloads:

• Full Report
• Appendices for the Report