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Nitrogen Inputs to Narragansett Bay: An Historical Perspective

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Hamburg, S.P., Pryor, D., Vadeboncoeur, M.A. (2008). Nitrogen Inputs to Narragansett Bay: An Historical Perspective. In: Desbonnet, A., Costa-Pierce, B.A. (eds) Science for Ecosystem-based Management. Springer Series on Environmental Management. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35299-2_6

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