Physical measurements and nearshore nested hydrodynamic modeling for Lake Ontario nearshore nutrient study

► Data are presented for three nearshore areas sampled in Lake Ontario in 2008. ► Nested hydrodynamic models are developed, which are linked with a whole-lake model. ► Model results and data are evaluated for potential use in nearshore management. ► Resolution on the order of tens of meters is needed to simulate thermal gradients. ► Initial conditions remain in the model for much longer than previously thought.