Physical and chemical characteristics of three acidic, oligotrophic lakes and their watersheds in Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia

The physical and chemical characteristics of 3 oligotrophic lakes and their catchment areas in south-western Nova Scotia were investigated. The lakes were not subject to direct anthropogenic influence, other than low-intensity recreational use, but were subject to atmospheric deposition of acidifyin...

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Published in:Water, air and soil pollution air and soil pollution, 1989-03, Vol.46 (1-4), p.99-117
Main Authors: KEREKES, J, FREEDMAN, B, BEAUCHAMP, S, TORDON, R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Freshwater
Pollution
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:The physical and chemical characteristics of 3 oligotrophic lakes and their catchment areas in south-western Nova Scotia were investigated. The lakes were not subject to direct anthropogenic influence, other than low-intensity recreational use, but were subject to atmospheric deposition of acidifying substances. Baseline data against which future changes could be evaluated were assembled. The lakes were Beaverskin lake, a moderately acidic and clear lake in a completely forested catchment area, Pebbleloggitch lake, a very acidic and highly coloured lake in a partly forested and partly heath-bog catchment area, and Kejimkujik lake, a much larger lake with intermediate acidity and colour characteristics in a mainly forested catchment area. There are 67 references.
ISSN:0049-6979
1573-2932
DOI:10.1007/BF00192848