A Study of the Spatial Distribution of Suspended Sediments and their Settling Behaviour in the Dartmouth Lake System By: Lori Wrye Supervisor: Dr. Paul Hill
Study Area Google Maps Shubenacadie Canal website
Purpose of this Project 1.Understanding the recent changes in sediment input into Lake Micmac and the Shubenacadie Canal 2.Understanding the fate of fine sediments discharged into the lakes (i.e. looking at how long it takes the sediment to settle in the water column) This project can be broken down into 2 components;
Methodology Sampling –Periodic collection of suspended sediment Samples –Event Based sampling Laboratory Technique –Suspended particulate mass (SPM) –Size-specific clearance rates
Significance Supervisor: – Wants to compare between fresh and salt water sedimentation Society: –Important to preserve the natural lake habitat –No one likes brown water!
What Has Been Done Visited Lake Micmac several times Met with a member of the Lake Advisory Committee Purchased a pole water sampler Today : 8 samples collected and will begin lab analysis as soon as possible