Lake stratification From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_stratification Lake stratification is the separation of lakes into three layers: Epilimnion – top of the lake. Metalimnion (or thermocline) – middle layer that may change depth throughout the…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_reservoirs From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Wachusett Dam in Clinton, Massachusetts. The environmental impact of reservoirs comes under ever increasing scrutiny as the global demand for water and energy increases and the…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_ecosystem From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A lake ecosystem includes biotic (living) plants, animals and micro-organisms, as well as abiotic (nonliving) physical and chemical interactions.[1] Lake ecosystems are a prime example of lentic ecosystems. Lentic refers to stationary or…