Your Community Has a Wonderful Lake as a Recreational Resource

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Essay

Your community has a wonderful lake as a recreational resource. The water is relatively clear, nuisance algae are minimal, and the fishing is great. Swimming is one of the many popular activities in this clean water. Devise a community plan that will protect the water quality of your lake and protect against an algal bloom (a thick growth of algae).

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Definitions:

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