Upper Briggs Chain Internal Phosphorus Load Diagnostic / Feasibility Study
The proposed project for the Upper Briggs Chain Lakes is a diagnostic / feasibility study to quantify the
magnitude of internal phosphorus release from the bottom sediments. This is an essential step to take
if internal phosphorous release mitigation is ever to occur for these lakes. Whereas estimates of
internal sediment phosphorus loading were made previously in TMDL studies, this effort would directly
measure the sediment release and evaluate its contribution relative to other sources. The resulting
report would detail the exact approach necessary to mitigate internal sources of phosphorus in the
Upper Briggs Chain Lakes. The report would also describe the water quality improvements in these
lakes as well as downstream waterbodies including Elk Lake, the Elk River, and Lake Orono.
Annie Felix-Gerth
(n) $400,000 the first year and $600,000 the second year are for developing and implementing a water legacy grant program to expand partnerships for clean water.
This project would create a specific plan of action to make significant water quality improvements, and outline the necessary steps to address internal phosphorus sources to Julia, Briggs and Rush Lakes of the Briggs Lake Chain.
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