Models For Reservoirs, Lakes and Wetlands

Management of reservoirs, lakes and wetlands is closely coupled with management of respective watersheds; however, some watershed/water quality problems might become serious only for watersheds that include a lake or a reservoir. The problem of phosphorus and eutrophication serves as an example inasmuch as excessive amounts of this critical nutrient creates far more serious problems in standing than in flowing waters. As far as water quality is concerned very often only one side of the problem is considered, i.e., how to remedy, how to clean our waters, how to control the pollution. The other side, the one that is much less costly and more farsighted, i.e., how to prevent pollution, is usually neglected.