Big Hawk Lake Benthic Macro-Invertebrate Assessment (2023)
Title
Big Hawk Lake Benthic Macro-Invertebrate Assessment (2023)
Author
Aaron Belanger, Sara Burns, Trisha Desroches, Nico Ossa, Clare Taylor, and Aliyah Uyenka
Host Organization
Halls and Hawks Lakes Property Owner's Association
Supervising Faculty
Dr. Kaitlyn Fleming
Date
December 1st, 2023
Location of Document
Online
Area
Haliburton County
Subject
Benthic macroinvertebrate assessment of Big Hawk Lake
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to research, analyze, and interpret benthic macroinvertebrate data gathered at Big Hawk Lake, in addition to water chemistry and aquatic vegetation, to assess and understand the water quality of the lake. The results of the water quality analyses and benthic indices aided in developing recommendations which will be provided to the Halls and Hawks Lakes Property Owners Association (HHLPOA). Recommendations will include efforts that can be made to maintain and improve the health of the lake, aligning with the HHLPOA’s long-term goal of keeping their lakes healthy and sustainable. In reference to the HHPLOA vision statement, an evaluation of the concerns at Big Hawk Lake will be executed and considered through benthic water quality indices and measures of water chemistry. This summary report will include the study methods, our findings, results, and recommendations for maintaining the water quality at Big Hawk Lake based on its current status.
Publisher
Trent University
Date Available
2024
Date Created
2023
Date Accepted
2023
Date Submitted
2023
Files
Reference
Aaron Belanger, Sara Burns, Trisha Desroches, Nico Ossa, Clare Taylor, and Aliyah Uyenka, Big Hawk Lake Benthic Macro-Invertebrate Assessment (2023), Trent University, December 1st, 2023