Environment Canterbury has released two reports by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
The first report models nutrient loading into Lake Benmore and its associated lakes, the second is a literature review of nitrate toxicity to freshwater species.
Lake Benmore water quality report
Full Report: Lake Benmore Water Quality: a modelling method to assist with assessments of nutrient loadings.
The first report will help Environment Canterbury better understand and manage water quality in the Waitaki lakes in response to land use changes.
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