| Impact ID | 8287 |
| Impact Type | Water Quality |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | The 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. |
| Reference | 24573 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
| Cost | |
| Location | Great Lakes |
