Availability of Pollutants Associated with Suspended or Settled River Sediments Which Gain Access to the Great Lakes

摘要

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the availability of certain elements, mainly phosphorus, transported to the Great Lakes by suspended sediment. Nitrogen (N) was also investigated because of its importance as a nutrient element; also included were certain trace metals because of concern over their possible adverse effects in the Great Lakes. Rivers investigated include: Genesee River, NY; Grand River, Michigan; Maumee River, Indiana and Ohio; Menomonee River, Wisconsin; Nemadji River, Minnesota and Wisconsin.