The relationship between water quality and riparian zone land-use variables and macrophyte removal permits issued in between 2013-2020 in the Rideau Canal Waterway

A study analyzing the Rideau Canal Waterway found that macrophyte removal permits issued between 2013 and 2020 were significantly influenced by water quality and riparian zone land-use patterns. The research revealed correlations between specific land-use variables—such as proximity to urban areas, vegetation cover, and development intensity—and the frequency of permits for removing aquatic plants like invasive species or excess biomass. By integrating spatial data with permit records, the study highlighted how human land-use practices along the canal's banks can impact water quality and ecological management needs. This work provides actionable insights for conservation efforts in UNESCO-listed waterways.

Capy, V. The relationship between water quality and riparian zone land-use variables and macrophyte removal permits issued in between 2013-2020 in the Rideau Canal Waterway. https://doi.org/10.22215/etd/2022-15302