Total Phosphorus

The reduction in evapotranspiration due to reduced forested land also caused a substantial rise in summer and winter storm runoff under the 2100 scenario. In addition to changes in water balance, TSS yield at the watershed outlet increased by 54% in 2100. The sediment and nutrient yields in the downstream region were generally higher in the downstream Concord River basin than in the upstream Assabet and Sudbury basins.