How did undamming the Elwha affect nutrient cycling? Did scientists and the people of the Elwha tribe passively watch the rewilding process or were they actively involved in helping rewilding? If actively involved, how did they support the rewilding process?
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The freed sediment plus nutrients (notably phosphorus and nitrogen) increased downstream nutrient availability and altered the physical and chemical environment in the river, estuary, and nearshore zones. Show more…
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