Sources of phosphorus promoting cyanobacteria in subtropical reservoirs [ 2008-05-30 - 2011-05-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Charles Lemckert (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Michele Burford (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Kate O'Brien (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Kate O'Brien (Chief Investigator) ,  David P Hamilton (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Sources of phosphorus promoting cyanobacteria in subtropical reservoirs. Water managers around Australia are currently considering various strategies to deal with water shortages. Many of these management actions have potential to impact water quality, through altering the nutrient balance within reservoirs and hence affecting nutrients available for cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria blooms pose an increasing threat to water supplies, with economic, social and environmental costs of $150M pa in Australia. The project will provide tools to water quality managers to assess how changes to subtropical reservoirs, such as water recycling, catchment land-use changes and increased drawdown are likely to affect nutrient budgets and cyanobacteria blooms.

Funding Amount $120,000

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