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Implementing best management practices in small commercial and non-commercial animal enterprises

Creator:

Godwin, Derek C.

Abstract:

Small commercial and non-commercial animal enterprises (SCAEs) raise a few beef cows, horses, pigs, sheep, poultry, and other animals on a few acres. These enterprises are often located in suburban areas of watersheds and show potential for degrading water quality through to increased bacterial, nitrogen, and phosphorus concentrations. SCAEs implement...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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research project: Dr. John Selker of the Department of Bioresource Engineering, Tim Cross of the
Land use and nonpoint source phosphorus pollution in the Dairy-McKay hydrologic unit area of the Tualatin River Basin, Oregon

Creator:

Wolf, Donald W.

Abstract:

Human activities may contribute to the eutrophication of surface waters by providing nutrients to aquatic ecosystems. Phosphorus is frequently identified as a nutrient that is limiting to most aquatic ecosystems under natural conditions. Sources of phosphorus contributing to eutrophic conditions often include nonpoint sources that are dispersed across the landscape....

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis