Harmful Algal Blooms in South Carolina Residential and Golf Course Ponds

Authors: Lewitus A.J.¹; Schmidt L.B.²; Mason L.J.³; Kempton J.W.³; Wilde S.B.⁴; Wolny J.L.³; Williams B.J.³; Hayes K.C.⁵; Hymel S.N.⁴; Keppler C.J.³; Ringwood A.H.³

Source: Population and Environment, Volume 24, Number 5, May 2003 , pp. 387-413(27)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

The South Carolina coastal zone is among the fastest growing areas in the U.S., and population epicenters are marked by dense brackish water pond (lagoon) coverage associated with housing complexes and golf courses. Surveillance efforts in 2001–2002 documented the widespread occurrence of several types of potentially or measurably toxic harmful algal blooms (HABs) in these ponds. These man-made retention ponds were constructed in order to serve as a buffer between developed areas and open estuaries or for aesthetic reasons. However, the combination of restricted tidal flow and nutrient and/or contaminant deposition creates a stimulatory environment for potential HAB formation. These discoveries introduce the need to consider mitigation measures to existing ponds and HAB preventive strategies for future pond construction.

Keywords: biotoxins; golf course ponds; harmful algal blooms; nutrient loading; phytoplankton; residential development; retention ponds

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine Biology and Coastal Research. University of South Carolina, and Associate Marine Scientist, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Marine Resources Research Institute, P.O. Box 12559, Charleston, SC 2 2: North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve 3: Marine Resources Research Institute 4: Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine Biology and Coastal Research 5: Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine Biology and Coastal Research. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

Publication date: 2003-05-01

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