Seasonal and Long-Term Dynamics in Stream Water Sodium Chloride Concentrations and the Effectiveness of Road Salt Best Management Practices

Five streams in catchments with pastoral dairy farming as the dominant land use were monitored for periods of 7–16 years to detect changes in response to adoption of best management practices (BMPs). Stream water quality was degraded at the start with respect to N, P, suspended solids (SS) and E. coli concentrations, and was typical of catchments with intensive pastoral agriculture land use. Trend analysis showed a decrease in SS concentration for all streams, generally increasing water clarity, and lower E. coli concentrations in three of the streams. These are attributed to improved stream fencing (cattle exclusion) and greater use of irrigation for treated effluent disposal with less reliance on pond systems discharging to streams. Linkages between water quality and farm actions based on survey data were used to develop BMPs that were discussed at stakeholder workshops. Generic and specific BMPs were developed for the five catchments. The 3–7 year periodicity of major climate cycles, as well as market forces and a slow rate of farmer adoption of simple BMPs mean that monitoring programs in New Zealand need to be much longer than 10 years to detect changes caused by farmer actions. Long-term monitoring is also needed to detect responses to newly legislated requirements for improved water quality.

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Best Management Practices and Long-Term Water Quality Trends in the Everglades Agricultural Area

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology ◽

10.1080/10643389.2010.530905 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 41 (sup1) ◽

pp. 608-632 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Samira H. Daroub ◽

Stuart Van Horn ◽

Timothy A. Lang ◽

Orlando A. Diaz

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Best Management Practices ◽

Management Practices ◽

Agricultural Area ◽

Everglades Agricultural Area ◽

Best Management ◽

Water Quality Trends

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Land Application of Biosolids in the USA: A Review

Applied and Environmental Soil Science ◽

10.1155/2012/201462 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 152

Author(s):

Qin Lu ◽

Zhenli L. He ◽

Peter J. Stoffella

Keyword(s):

Best Management Practices ◽

Management Practices ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Land Application ◽

Potential Threat ◽

Best Management ◽

Cost Effective Method ◽

The Usa ◽

Potential Risks

Land application of biosolids has proven a cost-effective method of waste disposal by beneficially recycling organic matter and nutrients and improving soil quality; however, it may also pose potential threat to the environment and human health. The purpose of this paper is to provide information on recent research progresses and regulation efforts regarding land application of biosolids, including forms and types and nutrient values of biosolids, environmental and health concerns, and related best management practices (BMPs) of biosolids application, with emphasis on its land application in agriculture. More research and regulations are expected to minimize potential risks of biosolids land application, especially its long-term impacts.

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Aquatic Stewardship Education in Theory and Practice

Aquatic Stewardship Education in Theory and Practice ◽

10.47886/9781888569902.ch14 ◽

2007 ◽

Keyword(s):

Social Context ◽

Best Practices ◽

Needs Assessment ◽

Best Management Practices ◽

Management Practices ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Aquatic Resources ◽

Best Management ◽

Oriented Activity

<i>Abstract.</i>—Fishing is an exciting, popular, family-oriented activity that can be ideal as an introduction to and long-term platform for achieving aquatic resources stewardship. Many agencies and stakeholder organizations have developed fishing programs for this purpose, and each year, millions of people participate in these programs across the country. This paper will identify best management practices for assessing and evaluating fishing programs for effectiveness in achieving that goal. It will address program goals, objectives, logic models and needs assessment, developing environmental sensitivity, and social context and support. Findings are based on extensive work conducted by educators and aquatic resources practitioners as part of the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s Best Practices in Boating, Fishing, and Aquatic Resources Stewardship project.

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