This research investigates phosphorus pollution in Lake Warner by comparing water movement and phosphorus transport through urban and forested landscapes. Forests naturally filter phosphorus due to slower water travel and greater infiltration, while urban runoff accelerates pollution. The study identifies how interventions such as rain gardens can reduce phosphorus loading into lakes.

This research examines how hydropeaking dams cause fish stranding due to rapid flow changes. Using camera monitoring and modeling, it identifies environmental factors like substrate type and seasonal fish abundance that increase risk. The work highlights the need to balance renewable energy production with ecological sustainability in freshwater systems.

This research investigates how PFAS “forever chemicals” transfer from fish to their eggs and impact embryonic development. Findings show PFAS increase cellular stress in rainbow trout eggs, potentially affecting survival. Understanding where these chemicals accumulate could inform environmental policy and help protect aquatic ecosystems from long-term generational contamination.