Acidification is a serious problem for many lakes in Northern Europe and Eastern North America. There are, however, clear indications that the problem of lake acidification also may become a problem in many developing countries in the coming decades. This guidebook explains in detail the relations between sources, i.e., air pollution caused by sulphur and nitrogen oxides, and their effects on lakes. Management possibilities and strategies are also discussed.

This guidebook is the first in the series Guidelines of Lake Management which has been produced as an attempt to explain the concept of Environmentally Sound Management and Development of Lakes.