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    Gurjinder Dhillon is researching the effects of farming on pollution in Lake Erie. Specifically, the research proposal examines whether the phosphorus increases in Lake Erie are largely due to fertilizers used by farmers, and whether farming is worth the damage it causes to the lake. While farmer fertilizers have been attributed to phosphorus increases, the issue is complex with multiple potential causes like climate change and urbanization, requiring solutions that consider socioeconomic factors. The government acknowledges this complexity and has dedicated funding to nutrient management research.

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    Gurjinder Dhillon is researching the effects of farming on pollution in Lake Erie. Specifically, the research proposal examines whether the phosphorus increases in Lake Erie are largely due to fertilizers used by farmers, and whether farming is worth the damage it causes to the lake. While farmer fertilizers have been attributed to phosphorus increases, the issue is complex with multiple potential causes like climate change and urbanization, requiring solutions that consider socioeconomic factors. The government acknowledges this complexity and has dedicated funding to nutrient management research.

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    Gurjinder Dhillon is researching the effects of farming on pollution in Lake Erie. Specifically, the research proposal examines whether the phosphorus increases in Lake Erie are largely due to fertilizers used by farmers, and whether farming is worth the damage it causes to the lake. While farmer fertilizers have been attributed to phosphorus increases, the issue is complex with multiple potential causes like climate change and urbanization, requiring solutions that consider socioeconomic factors. The government acknowledges this complexity and has dedicated funding to nutrient management research.

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    Gurjinder Dhillon

    11/8/13

    Research Proposal
    Topic: Lake Erie

    Narrowed Topic: Lake Erie and Pollution caused by farming.

    Issues: Effects of farming and consequences on Lake Erie.

    Research Questions: Is farming really worth compared to the damaged that it is causing
    Lake Erie?

    Hypothesis:

    The cause of phosphorus level increases was largely attributed to farmers fertilizers and
    the information was presented in a concise manner providing basic information with
    expert opinions. The answers are not simple, climate change and urbanization are among
    other causes of phosphorus levels increase besides farm fertilizers, and the solutions must
    take into account a number of socio-economic factors. The government recognizes the
    complexity, and a large amount of money has been dedicated to nutrient waste
    management research.

    References
    "Harmful Algae Blooms Plague Lake Erie Again." News Watch. 08 Nov. 2013
    <http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/04/24/harmful-algae-blooms-plaguelake-erie-again/>.
    "Huge toxic algae bloom expected for Lake Erie." CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada. 08
    Nov. 2013 <http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/04/29/wdr-algae-bloompredicted-lake-erie.html>.
    "Great Lakes." Government of Canada, Environment Canada. 08 Nov. 2013
    <http://www.ec.gc.ca/grandslacs-greatlakes/default.asp?lang=En>.
    "Stand Up For Lake Erie." Environment Ohio. 08 Nov. 2013
    <http://www.environmentohio.org/programs/ohe/stand-lake-erie>.
    "Northeast Ohio." The Plain Dealer. 08 Nov. 2013
    <http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2012/12/record_levels_of_plastic_pollu.html
    >.

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