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Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MIDEQ), MI: Water Color Study, 2006

The MI-DEQ initiated this study to test the nutrient criteria model developed in the state in which water color was one of the predictor variables of lake phosphorus. Great Lakes Environmental Center (GLEC) collected samples from 24 lakes/reservoirs; MDEQ collected samples on 39 lakes; and GLEC analyzed all data in their lab.

ShareScore

32/100

Overall dataset sharing score

Score breakdown

These five areas show where the dataset supports — or may limit — practical reuse.

Stewardship: 12
Harmonization: 8
Access: 4
Reuse readiness: 8
Engagement: 0

Topics

Inland lakes water color Michigan phosphorus aquatic ecosystems lakes limnology fresh water dissolved nutrients water quality water properties