In this ProDoc, nine research groups, representing four major Swiss research centers, join together in a collaborative proposal to investigate the pollutant dynamics of a mid-sized lake system, Lake Geneva. Because it is such a large (580 km2), deep (max 309 m), and complex interacting system, Lake Geneva presents formidable research challenges. On a global scale, Lake Geneva is an important case study of a difficult class of mid-sized lakes. Such systems frequently disobey modelling assumptions commonly applied to either smaller lakes or very large water bodies (e.g., oceans or great lakes).<\/p>\n
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By interrogating deeply the water and sedimentation dynamics (Module 1<\/a>)<\/span>, catchment micropollutant inputs (Module 2<\/a>)<\/span>, micropollutant behavior (Module 3<\/a>)<\/span>, and resulting microbial and ecological impacts on Lake Geneva (Module 4<\/a>)<\/span>, this project aims to provide the scientific basis that will broadly redefine strategies for risk identification and sustainable management of this class of lakes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In this ProDoc, nine research groups, representing four major Swiss research centers, join together in a collaborative proposal to investigate the pollutant dynamics of a mid-sized lake system, Lake Geneva. Because it is such a large (580 km2), deep (max 309 m), and complex interacting system, Lake Geneva presents formidable research challenges. On a global … <\/p>\n