Title
Land use and socioeconomic influences on a vulnerable freshwater resource in northern New England
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2013
Publication Title
Environment, Development and Sustainability
Keywords
Freshwater systems, Land use change, Water quality, Remote sensing, Sustainability, New England Sebago Lake
Abstract
Land use and cover conversions as well as climatic factors drive current and future threats to freshwater systems. Research from the United States and across the globe has focused on already threatened and degraded freshwater systems, whose recovery requires significant investments. Attention must also be directed to monitoring freshwater systems that may appear robust, yet are likely to face enhanced vulnerabilities in the future due to climate and land use and cover changes. Such proactive monitoring can help identify problems early and provide potential solutions. In this study, we consider the case of Sebago Lake and its watershed in southern Maine; a region that has experienced significant population growth and development activity.
Recommended Citation
Pavri, F., Springsteen, A., Dailey, A. et al. (2013) Land use and socioeconomic influences on a vulnerable freshwater resource in northern New England. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 15(625). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-012-9397-x
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This research was funded by a National Science Foundation award EPS-0904155 to Maine EPSCoR at the University of Maine.