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Estimated costs of reducing nonpoint phosphorus loads from agricultural land in the Tualatin Basin, Oregon

Creator:

Cross, Timothy L., Wood, Mary, and Oregon State University. Water Resources Research Institute

Abstract:

About one-third of the land in the Tualatin Basin is used for agricultural production (Miner, Scott, and Wood, 1994). The variety of crops produced includes grains, specialty seeds, vegetables, fruits, berries, and nursery corps. Cattle and hog enterprises are the most prevalent livestock operations in the area (measured by number...

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Technical Report

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Research Economic s Oregon State University The Tualatin River Basin Studies are being done under a grant
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...

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Masters Thesis

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largest sub-watershed in the Tualatin River Basin located outside of Portland, Oregon. The Tualatin River