North Temperate Lakes LTER: Sediment Deposition - Trout Lake Area 1986 - current

Settling particulate matter is collected using sediment traps deployed in the water column below the epilimnion. Collections are made at one or two stations in Trout, Sparkling and Crystal lakes. Traps are deployed during the ice-free period for three-week intervals. Mass deposition rates are calculated from the dry-weight of material collected. Material is also analyzed for carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, silica, and selected other constituents. Sampling Frequency: every three weeks during ice-free season Number of sites: 3 Please consult NTL's website for information on experimental lake manipulations and the DNR's website for management activities