Estimates of Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, and Total Suspended Solids toTampa Bay, Florida. Technical Appendix: 1992-1994 Total Nitrogen Loadings to Tampa Bay, Florida

摘要

The objective of the work described herein was to update estimates of totalnitrogen (TN) loadings to Tampa Bay. The 'Best estimate' of external loadings was made by using measured data (streamflow, surface water and groundwater quality, and precipitation quantity and chemistry) to the fullest extent feasible. The best estimates loads were used with the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP) chlorophyll a-nutrient model to set TN loadings that will allow seagrass to grow to target depths.