
{"id":6630,"date":"2018-09-03T15:21:31","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T20:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iisd.org\/ela\/?p=6630"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:10:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:10:02","slug":"join-us-field-adding-phosphorus-lake","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iisd.org\/ela\/blog\/join-us-field-adding-phosphorus-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us in the Field: Adding Phosphorus to a Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the last fifty years, here at the world&#8217;s freshwater laboratory we have been exploring what causes algal blooms\u2014those smelly layers of green slime that can appear on the surface of lakes.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iisd.org\/ela\/blog\/research-highlights\/algal-blooms-matter\/\">algal blooms are our\u00a0raison d&#8217;\u00eatre<\/a>\u00a0as our lakes were set aside initially in the late 1960s to use a new method of scientific research\u2014experimenting on real lakes\u2014to find out what was turning many bodies of freshwater green in North America.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How We Do Things at IISD-ELA: Researching Eutrophication\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pAOihTRys74?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>While we now understand a lot more about what causes algal blooms, the problem still persists, and we are still learning more about the role of phosphorus in the development of algal blooms.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, every week we head out to add phosphorus to Lake 227 as part of our long-term monitoring of the issue. Come and join Scott Higgins as he takes us out on the boat and shows it how it&#8217;s done&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6631 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0472-e1536004903568-585x780.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"780\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0472-e1536004903568-585x780.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 585w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0472-e1536004903568-270x360.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 270w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0472-e1536004903568-1152x1536.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1152w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0472-e1536004903568-1536x2048.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1536w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0472-e1536004903568-scaled.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1920w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0472-e1536004903568.jpg?size=512x683&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 585px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 585\/780;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>We are all packed up and ready to head out on to the water to reach Lake 227. Come join us&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Bailing water from a boat at IISD Experimental Lakes Area\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E6fvFQvtXLo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Step one: Bail all the water out of the boat.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Out on the lake at IISD Experimental Lakes Area\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xrb1_OUwXA8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Now we are out on the lake and ready to get going&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6634 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0495-780x585.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0495-780x585.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 780w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0495-360x270.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 360w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0495-1536x1152.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1536w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0495-2048x1536.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 2048w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0495.jpg?size=512x384&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 780px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 780\/585;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Looks as though our British communications guy has brought the weather&#8230;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Donning a hazmat suit at IISD Experimental Lakes Area\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jY0eSs1W8Xs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>As always, safety first. Here&#8217;s Scott Higgins performing a traditional Irish dance as he dons his hazmat suit.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6638 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0508-e1536005561762-585x780.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"780\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0508-e1536005561762-585x780.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 585w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0508-e1536005561762-270x360.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 270w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0508-e1536005561762-1152x1536.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1152w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0508-e1536005561762-1536x2048.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1536w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0508-e1536005561762-scaled.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1920w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0508-e1536005561762.jpg?size=512x683&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 585px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 585\/780;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Now we&#8217;re adding the diluted phosphorus into a barrel that will leak slowly into Lake 227.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6639 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0506-e1536005776706-585x780.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"780\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0506-e1536005776706-585x780.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 585w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0506-e1536005776706-270x360.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 270w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0506-e1536005776706-1152x1536.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1152w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0506-e1536005776706-1536x2048.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1536w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0506-e1536005776706-scaled.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1920w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0506-e1536005776706.jpg?size=512x683&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 585px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 585\/780;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>And here&#8217;s the spout that will slowly release the phosphorus into the lake. You can see it has already started.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Aerial shot of Lake 227 at IISD Experimental Lakes Area\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BW5Q3EhcqjY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Time for a quick aerial shot of Lake 227 before we head back to camp? Sure thing.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6641 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0524-780x585.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0524-780x585.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 780w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0524-360x270.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 360w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0524-1536x1152.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 1536w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0524-2048x1536.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 2048w, https:\/\/b3750661.smushcdn.com\/3750661\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0524.jpg?size=512x384&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 780px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 780\/585;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Aaaaaaaaand we&#8217;re headed back to camp (and evidently not too pleased about it). Join us again soon for another adventure out into the field.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every week, researchers at the world&#8217;s freshwater laboratory head out to add phosphorus to Lake 227 as part of our long-term monitoring of algal blooms. 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