She cited stormwater runoff, yard fertilizer runoff and a high concentration of goose waste in the water as causes for this spike in nutrient sources for the algae. Sorboro said that common causes of excess algal growth include high amounts of sunlight, warm temperatures, slow moving water and excess nutrients. She said, however, that these processes had been accelerated by a combination of factors present in the park and carried potential risks to the overall well-being of the duck pond as a result. Sorboro said that both the algae bloom and sediment buildup, which is also known as succession, are natural occurrences over the lifespan of a pond. The presentation by Little Beaver Creek Watershed Coordinator Sophia Sorboro outlined both the causes of these issues and exacerbating factors present, and a pair of potential solutions.
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