Scientists from LGL have expertise related to:

• Eutrophication and nutrient issues
• Mercury and other metal contaminants
• Acid rock drainage and metal leaching
• Hydrocarbon and other organic contaminants
• Sediment loading from erosion
• Water balance modeling and contaminant mass balance modeling
• Characterization of physical characteristics such as temperature, salinity, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen
• Effects of contaminants on human and environmental health

The objectives of our investigations commonly include:

• Environmental impact evaluation
• Mine planning and remediation
• Lakeshore development planning
• Sediment control mitigation
• Restoration of aquatic habitats
• Aquaculture impact evaluation and planning
• Evaluation of human health concerns
• Inventory and basic characterization of lakes and streams

Specialized methodologies:

• Acute and chronic toxicity testing
• “Clean” sampling of water, biota, and sediments for contaminant measurement
• In situ measurement of aquatic physical and chemical parameters
• Statistical analysis and interpretation of contaminant concentration information
• Measurement of chlorophyll and other indicators of primary productivity
• Identification of phytoplankton and zooplankton as indicators of water quality
• Sediment control strategies as part of aquatic habitat restoration