The filling in of a lake or other water body due to runoff from human activity. Salt and sand from winter de-icing runs off the roads and into our waterways.
human-caused eutrophication; usually a very rapid process that can result in the death of an ecosystem.
Overnourishment of aquatic ecosystems with plant nutrients (mostly nitrates and phosphates) because of human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and discharges from industrial plants and sewage treatment plants. See eutrophication.
eutrophication that is caused by additions of extra nutrients from human activities (see Eutrophication.)
The accelerated rate at which water bodies become eutrophic, or die, because of human-caused nutrient pollution.
accelerated eutrophication that occurs as a result of human activities in the watershed that increase nutrient loads in runoff water that drains into lakes.
Eutrophication caused by excess nutrients (in particular nitrogen and phosphorus) from anthropogenic sources, or sources that result from human activities.
eutrophication of lakes caused by humans.
accelerated enrichment of surface waters from human activities, causing the waters to support higher amounts of plant and animal matter than they would naturally. D - F
Cultural eutrophication is the process that speeds up natural eutrophication because of human activity. Due to clearing of land and building of towns and cities, run - off water is accelerated and more nutrients such as phosphates and nitrate are supplied to the lakes and ponds. Extra nutrients are also supplied by treatment plants, golf courses, fertilizers, and farms.
