A Paleolimnological Assessment of Lake Carmi, Franklin, VT
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
This study is a paleolimnological assessment of a soil core taken from Lake Carmi, Franklin, Vermont. Samples at selected depths were examined for diatom community composition, an indicator that is used to understand a lake's response to environmental stimuli. Lake Carmi is of particular interest as the watershed is struggling with eutrophication mitigation efforts. This study aids in understanding the lake and how it has changed over time.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Ana M. Morales-Williams
Graduate Student Mentors
Ismar Biberovic
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources
Program/Major
Environmental Sciences
Primary Research Category
Biological Sciences
A Paleolimnological Assessment of Lake Carmi, Franklin, VT
This study is a paleolimnological assessment of a soil core taken from Lake Carmi, Franklin, Vermont. Samples at selected depths were examined for diatom community composition, an indicator that is used to understand a lake's response to environmental stimuli. Lake Carmi is of particular interest as the watershed is struggling with eutrophication mitigation efforts. This study aids in understanding the lake and how it has changed over time.