Impacts of Marinas on the Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystems of Stoney Lake

Title

Impacts of Marinas on the Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystems of Stoney Lake

Author

Taylor Howe and Charlotte Bastien

Supervising Faculty

Professor Tom Whillans

Date

February 2022

Location of Document

Online

Area

Stoney Lake

Subject

Impacts of Marinas on Water Ecosystems

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the impacts recreational marinas have on the water quality and aquatic ecosystems of Stoney Lake. The construction of marinas, maintenance of vessels and buildings, as well as increased boat traffic all contribute to the impacts. The key risks posed by marinas that are explored include water toxicity, pollutant concentrations in aquatic organisms, increased erosion rates, eutrophication, pathogen levels and spreading of invasive species. This research provides recommendations to mitigate these potential effects as well as future research and monitoring that is needed to address the problems identified.

Files

Reference

Taylor Howe and Charlotte Bastien, Impacts of Marinas on the Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystems of Stoney Lake, February 2022