摘要 : The ecological health and integrity of watersheds throughout the world are being threatened by a variety of stressors. Often, restoration practices focus on single problems whereas comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches are n... 展开 The ecological health and integrity of watersheds throughout the world are being threatened by a variety of stressors. Often, restoration practices focus on single problems whereas comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches are needed to address both the symptoms and underlying causes of impairment. A comprehensive assessment of a small, urbanized watershed in west Michigan, USA was conducted to evaluate the major stressors in the system. This assessment approach for the Mona Lake watershed included analyses of land use/land cover change, water quality in both the major surface inflows and the receiving water body, and toxic inputs into a major inflow. Because these issues are common to many watersheds, we developed a conceptual model that spatially links these stressors and predicted impacts, allowing us to assess them in a comprehensive manner. Based on our results, we generated a set of recommendations targeted for specific source or problem areas. This approach can be applied to other watersheds. 收起