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Summary Table for the Ecoregional Nutrient Criteria Documents

These tables present the recommended criteria for each of the aggregate nutrient ecoregions for the following parameters: Total Phosphorus, Total Nitrogen, Chlorophyll a, and Turbidity or Secchi. Criteria are presented for both Lakes and Reservoirs and Rivers and Streams.



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