title: The restoration of Loch Leven, Scotland, UK.
abstract: This paper reviews the progress made towards the restoration of Loch Leven, the largest lake in lowland Scotland, over the last 20 years. In particular, the importance of direct regulation and of setting water quality objectives and targets is examined. Various means of engaging with stakeholders and the general public are also considered. Success criteria and catchment management initiatives are described and briefly reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Scottish Environment Protection Agency, 7 Whitefriars Crescent, Perth, PH2 0PA, UK.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: D'Arcy
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: May
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Long
authors.forename: I R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Fozzard
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Greig
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brachet
mesh_terms: D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D005068:Eutrophication; D005618:Fresh Water / Q000032:analysis; D010575:Pesticides / Q000032:analysis; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000032:analysis; D012606:Scotland; D013784:Textiles; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis; D014876:Water Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D010575:Pesticides; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; D010758:Phosphorus