Comparing Lakes – the human factors, part 2

There are many factors that go into evaluating a lake. Once you understand some of these factors, you should have a better understanding of your lake, where it came from and where it’s headed.

There are natural factors that contribute to a lake’s condition, and in most cases around here, there are also human factors that have affected the lake. Last week I explained the natural factors. This week, I’ll explain the human factors that affect lakes. [Read more…]

Comparing Lakes, part 1 – the natural factors

There are many factors that go into evaluating a lake. Once you understand some of these factors, you should have a better understanding of your lake, where it came from and where it’s headed.

Lake1There are natural factors that contribute to a lake’s condition, and in most cases around here, there are also human factors that have affected the lake. This week I’ll explain the natural factors since those came first. Next week I’ll explain the human factors and then put them together. [Read more…]