Buffer Zones to Prevent Harmful Algae Blooms
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Buffer Zones to Prevent Harmful Algae Blooms
Harmful algae blooms pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems, human health, and wildlife, particularly in warm and nutrient-rich environments. Buffer zones, strips of vegetation around lakes and rivers, can play a crucial role in preventing these blooms by filtering out sediment, toxins, and nutrients, and providing habitat for wildlife. Learn more about them in this blog post!