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Comparing Nitrogen and Phosphorous Trends in Two Watersheds: The Case of the Urban Cuyahoga and Agricultural Maumee Rivers

Senyah, Hubert A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1133368795

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2005, Master of Arts, Miami University, Geography.
Analysis of water quality data and landuse/landcover changes are important aspects of water quality management. This study examines water quality trends within the Cuyahoga and the Maumee Rivers using U.S Geological Survey and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency data collected from 1976 through 2003. Landuse/landcover changes for the watersheds were determined using Landsat imagery. Trend analyses performed using an ANCOVA model revealed a decrease in point source load and ambient concentration of ammonia plus organic nitrogen and phosphorus for both rivers. Nitrite plus nitrate concentration for the Cuyahoga River increased but decreased in Maumee River. Nitrite plus nitrate load increased in both rivers. A post-classification comparison technique showed an increase in forests for the Cuyahoga basin and an increase in agriculture for the Maumee basin. The study concludes that the general improvement in water quality seems to be the result of effective BMPs.
William Renwick (Advisor)
61 p.
Geography
watershed; BMP; Cuyahoga River; Maumee River

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  • Senyah, H. A. (2005). Comparing Nitrogen and Phosphorous Trends in Two Watersheds: The Case of the Urban Cuyahoga and Agricultural Maumee Rivers [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1133368795

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Senyah, Hubert. Comparing Nitrogen and Phosphorous Trends in Two Watersheds: The Case of the Urban Cuyahoga and Agricultural Maumee Rivers. 2005. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1133368795.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Senyah, Hubert. "Comparing Nitrogen and Phosphorous Trends in Two Watersheds: The Case of the Urban Cuyahoga and Agricultural Maumee Rivers." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1133368795

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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