Blue-green Algae in Copco and Iron Gate Lakes Behind Klamath River Dams: Nature s Solution for Anthropogenic Nitrates
Nitrogen fixing algae, as seen in Copco & Iron Gate Lakes on the Klamath River are Nature s remediating solution for anthropogenic nitrates in the water. They take nitrates out of solution and integrate them into their bodies, thereby sequestering nitrates
Copco Lake was created over the existing Clammittee Lake , that existed for millennia. The myriad of species of flora and fauna in and around the critical habitat provided by the fresh water ecosystem of the lake is amazing. Photo: William E. Simpson II
A pair of threatened Western Pond Turtles at Copco Lake. Just one of many threatened and endangered species of flora and fauna thriving in or around Copco and Iron Gate Lakes. Photo: William E. Simpson II