RESEARCH - The role of limnology in quality of water research. May 19, 1961 QUALITY OF WATER BRANCH MEMORANDUM NO. 61.39 To: District Chiefs and Staff Officials Quality of Water Branch From: Chief, Quality of Water Branch Subject: RESEARCH - The role of limnology in quality of water research. For several months Mr. Keith Slack has been reviewing the total program of the Quality of Water Branch with reference to the role that limnology should occupy in quality of water investigations. Recently he presented some very interesting material in a seminar to several Division and Branch representatives in the Washington area. A copy of this material is attached for your information. It is not implied that the discussion by Mr. Slack covers the total field of limnology. There are other important phases of this field particularly in the area of physical limnology. For the present, however, principal activity will be in water-quality aspects of limnology. I suggest that all professional personnel in the Branch take advantage of the review that Mr. Slack has made. From time to time other discussions in this area of activity will be distributed. We will welcome comments and ideas about this subject and how the programs for basic data, areal study, and research can assimilate some of this interest. (signed) S. K. Love WRD Distribution: A, B4, S4, FO4, SL