Description: This presentation provides an overview of sediment phosphorus release and control in Iowa’s lakes and reservoirs. An overview of assessment, field and lab methods, control options, and case studies will be presented.

Author: Joseph Bischoff

Author Bio: Joe Bischoff is a limnologist with Barr Engineering Co. who focuses on lake and reservoir restoration including phosphorus inactivation. Michelle Balmer oversees the State of Iowa’s Lake Restoration program for the Iowa DNR and manages lake restorations throughout the state.