Integrated Assessment of the Potential Impact of Continental Runoff on the Aquatic Environment of the White Sea

Abstract

The joint impact of natural and anthropogenic factors determining the quality of waters in the river basins of the White Sea catchment area is assessed on the basis of control parameters characterizing the potentials of pollution and self-purification. A diagram of the catchment area zoning has been obtained, which can be used to justify environmental protection measures, as well as to generate strategies for socio-economic development of the territories.