Lake Restoration Studies: Failures, Bottlenecks and Prospects of New Ecotechnological Measures

Authors:
Gulati, R.D., L.M. Dionisio Pires and E. Van Donk

Publication Date:
2008

Abstract/Summary:
This paper critically reviews the published works on lake restoration in north-western Europe, with the aim to highlight the causes of failures of lake biomanipulation, and to identify the main bottlenecks that have impeded progress. More importantly, we explore the prospects of applying new ecotechnological measures to lakes with a focus on shallow lakes. These complementary measures are: (1) reduction of sediment resuspension; (2) water-level management; and (3) the use in shallow lakes of bivalves as effective grazers on lake seston, especially when cyanobacteria are dominant.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Limnologica

Link:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0075951108000327