Question

Disadvantages of watershed development

Answer 1

ImpactAdvantagesDisadvantagesCostNo cost to implementReduces cost of weed treatment chemicalsNoneRecreationalNoneLimits boat ramp / beach accessMaintenancePrevents property damage from ice and snow.Allows easy access for repairs of walls, docks, beaches, boat ramps, dams, spillways, etc…NoneAquatic & Wildlife SpeciesLow cost alternative for controlling unwanted species.Negative impact on non targeted species.Puts strain on species habit.Eliminates or limits species populations.Reduces abundance of benthic invertebrates that are essential to fish and waterfowl diets.Consolidation of fish population into a more centralized area of deep water, making them more susceptible to over harvesting.Oxygen in remaining pool can be depleted leading to a fish kill.EnvironmentAbility to control varied depthsReduces amount of weed treatment chemicals.Helps prevent shoreline erosion.Prevents flooding caused by winter thaw or spring rains.Lake may not return to its normal level.Level too low to support Irrigation supplies or shallow wells.Impacts downstream resources.