Eutrophication Forum Homepage
- An introduction to the forum and information on eutrophication

Eutrophication is the enrichment of water by nutrients (normally nitrates and phosphates). Excessive growth of algae and higher forms of plant life can then cause deterioration in the water quality and destroy the balance of flora and fauna.

The UK Eutrophication Forum (UKEF) discusses research and disseminates information on eutrophication. Forum members meet three times per annum. The Forum is supported by the Foundation for Water Research (FWR), the Environment Agency (EA) and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra).

These webpages provide the following information:

• An introduction to eutrophication in the UK
• Forum members and links to their appropriate websites/pages
• Summary of the Latest Forum meeting
• A Bibliography of publications and information on the World Wide Web
• Research Publications

If you wish to contribute to the Forum, or obtain information, please contact the secretary, Dick Ainsworth.

Tel: +44(0)1628 891589
Fax: +44(0)1628 472711
E-mail:

Relevant Links

• BPS is the British Phycological Society If you are interested in the study of algae see their website. The aims of the Society are to advance education by the encouragement and pursuit of all aspects of the study of algae and to publish the results of this research in a journal, and also in other publications which shall from time to time appear desirable, provided that all publications of the Society shall be available to the general public.
  
  
• HYDRA is the HYDrosciences Research Association for strategic multi-disciplinary research in water science, policy and management. Membership comprises water science research groups in SE England. It's main objective is to undertake strategic research through collaboration between member organisations, policy makers and industry.