Phytoplankton & Zooplankton Populations Redesignation for the Canadian Detroit River Area of Concern

Phytoplankton and zooplankton populations make up the base of the aquatic food web and are an important food source. Insufficient data on the phytoplankton and zooplankton populations in the Detroit River led to additional studies including a comprehensive study in 2019 by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Study results indicate that phytoplankton and zooplankton populations are naturally low in the river due to expected river conditions, not human activities. Based on the research findings of all studies, there is no evidence of impairment to the plankton populations in the Detroit River and a “not impaired” status resulted in 2021.

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