Physical Factors Effecting the Biota of Lake Crescent, Washington
Pierce BE. 1984. Physical Factors Effecting the Biota of Lake Crescent, Washington. University of Adelaide. Adelaide, Australia
Physical attributes of the watershed, basin, water chemistry, thermal profile and trophic state of Lake Crescent, Washington were investigated during 1980-1983. A mean depth of 101m, a shoreline development of 2.29, and a mean TDS of 91mg/l contribute greatly to the poor development of littoral flora and fauna. Exchange rate was found to be 9.8 years and a Trophic State Index (TSI) value of 18 was calculated. Lake Crescent was found to follow a warm monomictic stratification pattern. Chemical analyses suggest that nitrate availability limits phytoplankton production.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Pierce, Bryan
- Date of Issue
- 1984
- Publisher
- University of Adelaide
- Units
- OLYM
- Keywords
- Development, Hydrology, Lake Crescent, Lyre River Watershed, trophic state, Water Chemistry