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Lake Mercer Watershed
Mercer County, New Jersey

Susan Clingerman, Lynae Kolb,
Gayland Williams, Mentor Dr. Kathleen Browne,
Peggy Alexander, Annetta Pasquarello

Project Advisors: Dr. Kathleen Browne, Randy Kertes

Abstract: The importance of controlling non-point pollution has been the focus of attention since the 1987 Clean Water Act. The approach to control the impact of this runoff with Watershed management has been the new paradigm for assessment. This study looks at the Mercer Lake subwatershed, which is part of the Delaware River watershed. Sites along the watershed were tested for a number of both chemical and biological factors. The results seem to suggest that in areas with multiple land uses the possible effects

on the watershed can be controlled most effectively by implementing prescribed Best Management Practices. Group Photo

	National Standards Addressed: The Scientific World View Scientific Inquiry The Scientific Enterprise back to top...
	Topographic Maps and Watershed Delineation ... The purpose of this lab is to utilize a topographic map to delineate a watershed and determine the percent of the various land uses in the watershed and their impact. back to top...
	Lake Mercer Watershed Project This section includes scientific information about the project including the introduction, study site and methods, data, discussion, and conclusion. back to top...
	Web Resources Index of Watershed Indicators Middle Delaware-Musconetcong Watershed Profile Current Drinking Water Standards New Jersey Land Use Regulation Program back to top...