Impact ID8287
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionThe reemergence of nuisance algal species Cladophora in Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, and Lake Michigan following the establishment of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) has been largely attributed to the resulting changes in nutrient cycling and water clarity.
Reference24573
Cost 
LocationGreat Lakes

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