The pictures below are an example of excess algae growth in streams and channels around the City of Lincoln. This excess algae growth is typically caused by high nutrient loading, the source of which is primarily lawn fertilizer. Though algae serves an important purpose in the aquatic ecosystems, problems arise when algae growth becomes abundant.
Edenton South Concrete Liner
Edenton South, Adjacent to Southbound 70th Street
Colonial Hills Park stream, adjacent to vegetated buffer
Colonial Hills Park stream, check dam
Colonial Hills Park stream, adjacent to lawn
