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Reducing Phosphorus in the Thames River Watershed

The UTRCA is pushing to reduce the amount of phosphorus in the Thames River Watershed by 40%

The federal government has set a goal of reducing the amount of phosphorus in the Thames River watershed by 40%.

Brad Glasman, Manager of Conservation Services with the Upper Thames Conservation Authority says phosphorus can cause harmful algae blooms.

"Our concern with the phosphorus is the algae blooms that it causes, and in turn the impacts that has on aquatic life, the fisheries resources, and all the animals that need the river for survival."

The blooms can also be harmful to humans if ingested.

Glasman adds the UTRCA is trying to reduce runoff.

"We do a lot of work in the agricultural community trying to work with farmers for the most part to make changes on the landscape to reduce phosphorus runoff into water courses."

They are also working on low impact development opportunities in order to reduce runoff in more urban areas as well.

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