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A tool for estimating best management practice effectiveness for phosphorus pollution control.
- Source :
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Journal of Soil & Water Conservation . Jan/Feb2005, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p1-1. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- A best management practice (BMP) tool was developed as a part of an effort to address the phosphorus (P) pollution and associated eutrophication problem affecting the Cannonsville Reservoir, part of the New York City water supply system. P reaching the reservoir is thought to emanate from runoff from the surrounding farms, mainly as a result of manure spread on these farms. Efforts to address the problem have involved implementation of BMPs on the watersheds; however, the effectiveness of these practices is not known. This study establishes a means of estimating BMP effectiveness, based on data available in the literature, and develops a tool that allows users to obtain BMP effectiveness estimates for their respective site soil and slope conditions. The tool offers stand-alone capabilities and has the potential to be linked to a GIS. An example is presented to illustrate tool application for effectiveness-based BMP selection, with a focus on a farm within the New York City watersheds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224561
- Volume :
- 60
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Soil & Water Conservation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25899093