NCT193: Research and Education on Watershed Nutrient Sources and Management as Related to Water Quality
(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)
Status: Inactive/Terminating
NCT193: Research and Education on Watershed Nutrient Sources and Management as Related to Water Quality
Duration: 10/01/2002 to 09/30/2004
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Non-Technical Summary
Statement of Issues and Justification
Objectives
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Coordinate, promote and facilitate multi-state research, educational, and extension programs to help individual states deal with their impacts of surface water loading from nutrients, with emphasis on nutrient loss reduction programs and nutrient management planning.
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Continuously review current knowledge and technologies with respect to their impact on nutrient management for water quality and provide this information to governmental agencies that are responsible for establishing water quality regulations.
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Assist in development of regional and state nutrient criteria for standing and flowing waters.
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Continue as informational source and coordintaing body for agricultural issues relaiton to nutrient loading from the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Procedures and Activities
Expected Outcomes and Impacts
Projected Participation
View Appendix E: ParticipationEducational Plan
Organization/Governance
Literature Cited