A3 - Lake Erie (Detailed examples to illustrate the role of different stakeholders)

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Lake Erie (USA)
One of the Great Lakes affected by agricultural runoff, eutrophication, and competing water-use stakeholders
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Stakeholders (Lake Erie)
Farmers, local governments, environmental groups, industries, and residents who have different priorities for water use and quality
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Farmers (Lake Erie)
Prioritise high crop yields and use fertilisers, which can increase nutrient runoff into Lake Erie
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lake Erie Action Plan
US policy aiming to reduce phosphorus pollution by 40% by 2025
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Eutrophication (Lake Erie)
Caused by fertiliser runoff leading to algal blooms and oxygen depletion in the lake
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Algal bloom (Lake Erie 2014)
Large bloom caused drinking water crisis affecting ~400,000 people in Toledo, Ohio
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Dead zones (Lake Erie)
Areas of low oxygen caused by eutrophication that reduce fish populations and biodiversity
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Economic pressure (Lake Erie basin)
Agriculture in the region is worth over $10 billion annually, increasing pressure to maximise production
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Stakeholder conflict (Lake Erie)
Farmers want high productivity while environmental groups demand reduced fertiliser use