Lakeside Chats with Florida LAKEWATCH

A series of video discussions of topics related to lake management  that are important to lake lovers, biologists, professonal lake managers and political leaders.

Establishing numeric nutrient criteria for Florida lakes.  Daniel E. Canfield, Jr. . Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, SFRC, IFAS.  University of Florida
Are there better alternatives to the USEPA's new numeric nutrient criteria for phosphorus and nitrogen in Florida?  Dr. Canfield reviews the basic problems associated with establishing an single numeric standard for lakes in this diverse state of Florida.  His specific focus in on the effects of eutrophication and edaphic/soil factors on water chemistry in Florida. He suggests alternate ways to achieve the goal of improving and maintaining quality in our lakes.    December, 2010
	Dan Canfield is a Professor in Fisheries and Aqutic Sciences at UF. He is also the Director of Florida LAKEWATCH. He has a long-term interest in eutrophiction and its impact on lakes. His spercialty is the management of aquatic systems and has many peer-reviewed published research papers on the subject.