Water Resources Research Act Program

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Details for Project ID 2004ME32B

Field Guide to Aquatic Phenomena

Institute: Maine
Year Established: 2004 Start Date: 2004-04-01 End Date: 2005-03-31
Total Federal Funds: $3,022 Total Non-Federal Funds: $14,054

Principal Investigators: Katherine Webster

Project Summary: Academic institutions and government agencies receive numerous inquiries from concerned citizens who believe a water body has been polluted. Often, the case of contamination is something attributable to nature. At present, a comprehensive and easily-accessed source of information on the natural phenomena of lakes and streams is lacking. We propose to develop a pilot Field Guide to Aquatic Phenomena as a web-based publication intended for Maine citizens interested in whats going on at their lake, pond, or stream. The products, a website linked to PEARL--the Maine Lakes Database, and color brochure, will also be geared towards improving public understanding of the natural variation in aquatic ecosystems and anthropogenic pollution issues.