We are continuing our assessment of the plankton communities in Burlington
Bay. As the database develops, we will focus on comparisons with historical
data to
identify overall trends in the bay over the last decade. Increasing
zebra mussel populations, implementation of the Lake Champlain Phosphorus
Reduction Plan, and
urban storm water runoff may all influence the plankton composition
in Burlington Bay. By next year (2003), we hope to have developed a comprehensive
picture of the plankton in Burlington Bay.