Geoengineering in lakes: welcome attraction or fatal distraction?

Abstract

The use of geoengineering techniques for phosphorus management offers the promise of greater and quicker chemical and ecological recovery. It can be attractive when used with other restoration measures but should not be considered a panacea. The range of materials being proposed for use as well as the in-lake processes targeted for manipulation continues to grow. With increasing political imperatives to meet regulatory goals for water quality, we recommend a coordinated approach to the scientific understanding, costs, and integration of geoengineering with other approaches to lake management.

Keywords

capping; management; phosphorus inactivation; restoration; lakes

Published in

Inland Waters
2014, volume: 4, number: 4, pages: 349-356
Publisher: FRESHWATER BIOLOGICAL ASSOC

SLU Authors

• Huser, Brian

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Global goals (SDG)

SDG6 Clean water and sanitation

UKÄ Subject classification

Geochemistry
Oceanography, Hydrology, Water Resources

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5268/IW-4.4.769

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/64055