Abstract:Since the 1950s, the widespread application of road salt for winter road maintenance and safety in cold regions has led to increased conductivity levels in many freshwater systems. Salting practices have adversely affected freshwater biota; however, the magnitude of ecological impacts may vary by species and ecosystem. Here, we examine diatom assemblage changes during the past ~200 years from sedimentary records from five impacted lakes (measured specific conductance values of 149 – 350 S/cm) and a reference … Show more
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