Our primary study sites include a set of seven northern Wisconsin and four southern Wisconsin lakes and their surrounding landscapes.

In Sardinia, the second largest Mediterranean island, about 90% of the drinking water derives from ~40 artificial lakes.

Lake Cedrino (IT10-002-A) is the result of the dam on the Cedrino River built in 1984. The lake is located in the eastern centre of Sardinia.

Lake Monte Lerno (IT10-004-A) is located in the North East part of Sardinia in the municipality of Pattada. Its construction was completed in 1980. The catchment area is extended for 160 km2.

Lake Sos Canales (IT10-005-A) is located in north-eastern Sardinia. The reservoir was built in 1956 with the damming of the Tirso River. The reservoir lies at 714 m a. s. l.