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Table 5-1. Comparison of the Ecological Benefits of Additional Point Source Controls and Ecological Restoration for Improving Water Quality
Point Source Controls Restoration
o- Higher DO o- Higher DO
o- Lower water temperature o- Lower water temperature
o- Lower levels of toxic o- Lower levels of toxic
chemicals chemicals
o- Lower nutrient levels o- Lower nutrient levels
o- Lower turbidity o- Lower turbidity
o- Increased recreational o- Increased recreational
use use
o- Increased faunal and o- Increased faunal and
floral diversity floral diversity
o- Increased faunal and o- Increased faunal and
floral abundance floral abundance
o- Higher property values o- Higher property values
o- Increased shading
o- Increased fish habitat
o- Increased wildlife
habitat
o- Improved flood management
o- Increased social
acceptance
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