Published July 1980. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Modern agricultural erosion was studied using ¹³⁷Cs from
fallout as an indicator of erosion/deposition. The study area was a
285 ha agricultural watershed in the hilly western margin of the
Willamette Valley, a high winter rainfall zone in which fall-planted
crops are commonly grown.
Objectives of the study were (i)...
Soil erosion is a major source of pollution in the
United States. Erosion can cause both on-site and off-site
damages. It has been argued that off-site damages are a
significant component of soil conservation benefits and are
currently not well known.
Off-site effects of soil erosion are uncompensated
externalities. Given...
The project is to demonstrate, evaluate, and quantify the effectiveness of the Best Management Practices (BMP) that have been adopted by the Gilliam, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, and Wasco Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), Oregon. These demonstrations and evaluations will reduce some uncertainties landowners have concerning benefits to be expected...
Published May 1980. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog