From Gertud: I am interested in the soft and hard literature (reports and peer-reviewed journal articles) about artificial lakes. In particular their:
– Maintenance
– Operation and Management
– Related experience in water quality (Cyanobacterial blooms, chlorophyll, Secchi disk depth, phosphorus, nitrogen)
Envisioned is a large (10 ha = 24 acre) lake that 1. does not have any natural bottom sediments (but "inert" sand), 2. has no natural in- and outflow (except precipitation) 3. has a management regime that can recycle and "purify" its water in a chemical and mechanical process (provision of any experience appreciated)
Any information, even just contacts to managers of such artificial lakes is appreciated. (Reports are welcome in English, German and French)
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Gertrud Nurnberg, Ph.D.
Freshwater Research
3421 HWY #117, RR 1
Baysville, Ontario, P0B 1A0
Canada
