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Challenges Facing the River 'Ask'
In this chapter, two environment scientists discuss the state of the river 'ask' and the challenges it is facing, including Legacy Phosphorus buildup, climate change impacts, mismanagement of land, and the importance of considering different forms of phosphorus and other nutrients. They also highlight the loss of renunculus, the lack of monitoring for emergent contaminants, such as pharmaceutical waste and recreational drug waste, and the issue of microplastics pollution in rivers. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the role of citizen science in monitoring water quality and the benefits of funding scientific research and promoting behavioral change.