Abstract: Chlorinated herbicides are some of the most common types of pesticides used to control unwanted plants while allowing the desired fauna to grow and prosper. At Lake Woodruff Wildlife Refuge in DeLeon Springs, Florida, these chlorinated herbicides are used to cover vast acres of protected marsh to create strong living environments for migrating waterfowl. However, in recent years, the amount of waterfowl visiting the refuge has steadily declined. During a comprehensive test of the water quality of the Lake Woodruff Wildlife Refuge, large amounts of Triclopyr (a commonly used chlorinated herbicide) were found in the impoundments. These quantities of Triclopyr were found to be at potentially harmful levels to fish and macroinvertebrates at the refuge. This could lead to a lack of food for waterfowl, making Lake Woodruff Wildlife Refuge a less desirable place for migration.
Keywords: Chlorinated herbicides, DeLeon Springs, Florida, Lake Woodruff Wildlife Refuge.
Title: The Detection of Chlorinated Herbicides at Lake Woodruff Wildlife Refuge and Their Effects on Waterfowl
Author: Vanna Blasczak, Adam Cooper, Tracy-Lynn Cleary
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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