The City of Elk River is working to improve water quality in its lakes and rivers. As a part of this effort, Elk River is examining the overall management of Lake Orono to build a better understanding of the lake as a whole. Environmental Problem Solving students will build upon the work of Aquatic Biology students from Fall 2016. Students will refine and expand models of pollutant levels in Lake Orono after rainfall events. This work will help Elk River predict the chance that levels of pollutants will reach thresholds requiring the lake to be closed to swimming.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Sustainable Communities Partnership Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
Chip Small
Environmental Science
gaston.small@stthomas.edu
6519625166
Local Government / Community Contact
Brandon Wisner
Stormwater Coordinator