Major pollutants affecting the Lake District’s iconic waters are continuing to decline across the region, but a combination of factors continue to impact the health of lake ecosystems, say scientists.
Major pollutants affecting the Lake District’s iconic waters are continuing to decline across the region, but a combination of factors continue to impact the health of lake ecosystems, say scientists.
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has presented results from its latest survey of the physical, chemical, and biological state of the 20 lake basins in the region. It says there are several different pollutant sources including sewage discharges, agricultural run-off and acid rain, as well as other threats like climate warming, invasive species, damage to habitats and recreational activities.
Read more at: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Esthwaite Water, which is one of the lakes where there are higher concentrations of nutrients and more algal growth (Photo Credit: UKCEH)
