scholarly journals Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie E. Trenholm
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Surface Waters ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Best Management ◽  
The Look

Everyone enjoys the look of a nice, healthy lawn in a landscape. Not only do lawns increase the value of property, they help to cool the environment and reduce soil erosion. Most importantly, a healthy lawn reduces pollution resulting from stormwater runoff, because it is able to actively filter and trap sediment or pollutants that might contaminate ground or surface waters. It is very important that homeowners follow best management practices when maintaining their lawns so as to not cause pollution to Florida's water resources. For a happy, healthy, and environmentally friendly lawn, follow the tips outlined in this document. This document is Fact Sheet ENH979, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: April 2004.  ENH979/EP236: Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals IFAS's IPM, BMPs, FYN and More: An Alphabet Soup of Good Environmental Programs for Florida

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Sonke ◽  
Norman C. Leppla
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Environmental Programs ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
The University

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) has three related programs that often are confused within the IFAS community and by our clientele: Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Best Management Practices (BMPs), and Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN). This document is ENY-704, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: November 2004.

scholarly journals Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Soil Testing

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2005 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samira H. Daroub ◽  
Orlando A. Diaz ◽  
Timothy A. Lang ◽  
Ming Chen
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Soil Testing ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Everglades Agricultural Area ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Fertilizer Recommendations

The purpose of this document is to outline the process of soil testing as an important tool for both fertilizer recommendations and as a BMP in this region. This EDIS article is one in a series which attempts to explain in easily understandable terms the implementation methods and rationale behind the main P load reducing BMPs employed on EAA farms. This document is Fact Sheet SL-225, one of a series of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date July 2005.  SL-225/SS445: Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Soil Testing (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Performance Assessment of Erosion Remediation Measures and Proposal of The Best Management Practices for Erosion Control in Sebeya Catchment, Rwanda

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Félicien Majoro ◽  
Umaru Garba Wali ◽  
Omar Munyaneza ◽  
François-Xavier Naramabuye ◽  
Concilie Mukamwambali
Keyword(s):  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Erosion Control ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Remediation Measures ◽  
Soil Erosion Control

Soil erosion is an environmental concern that affects agriculture, wildlife and water bodies. Soil erosion can be avoided by maintaining a protective cover on the soil to create a barrier to the erosive agent or by modifying the landscape to control runoff amounts and rates. This research is focused on Sebeya catchment located in the Western Province of Rwanda. Sebeya catchment is one of the most affected areas by soil erosion hazards causing loss of crops due to the destruction of agricultural plots or riverbanks, river sedimentation and damages to the existing water treatment and hydropower plants in the downstream part of the river. The aims of this research were to assess the performance of erosion remediation measures and to propose the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion control in Sebeya catchment. Using literature review, site visits, questionnaire and interviews, various erosion control measures were analyzed in terms of performance and suitability. Land slope and soil depth maps were generated using ArcGIS software. The interview results indicated that among the 22 existing soil erosion control measures, about 4.57% of farmers confirmed their existence while 95.43% expressed the need of their implementation in Sebeya catchment. Furthermore, economic constraints were found to be the main limitative factors against the implementation of soil erosion control measures in Sebeya catchment. Also, the majority of farmers suggest trainings and mobilization of a specialized technical team to assist them in implementing soil conservation measures and to generalize the application of fertilizers in the whole catchment. Finally, soil erosion control measures including agro-forestry, terraces, mulching, tree planting, contour bunds, vegetative measures for slopes and buffer zones, check dams, riverbanks stabilization were proposed and recommended to be implemented in Sebeya catchment. Keywords: Erosion control measures, Sebeya catchment, Rwanda

Effectiveness of Stormwater Best Management Practices in Headwater Streams to Mitigate Harmful Algal Blooms

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Braswell Alford ◽  
Elizabeth Caporuscio
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Harmful Algal Blooms ◽  
Algal Blooms ◽  
Outdoor Recreation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Headwater Streams ◽  
Best Management

Pollution inputs in surface waters have resulted in extensive impairments to water resources; however, the effectiveness of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) in reducing pollution inputs related to harmful algal blooms (HABs) in headwater streams has not been widely reported. Skypark, Santa’s Village, is an outdoor recreation area in the semiarid San Bernardino National Forest, California. Recreational activities and impervious surfaces at the site contribute pollution to Hooks Creek, a first-order headwater tributary of the Mojave River. The Natural Resources Conservation Service designed and constructed a stormwater sediment erosion control basin system to reduce site gully erosion and improve surface water quality in situ and downstream. Basin water quality was tested biweekly for parameters associated with HABs including temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, conductivity, nitrate (NO3−), and ammonium (NH4+) in situ during wet and dry seasons, with periodic testing for total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), total coliform (TC), and Escherichia coli (EC). The BMP structure was effective in lowering temperature and pH and reducing NO3−, TDS, and turbidity during precipitation events, and increased pH levels and lower concentrations of TSS, TC, and EC were present during the dry season. Despite these advantages, the BMP was ineffective in reducing (NH4+) concentrations, a primary contributor to HABs, with 100% of the samples exceeding regulatory criteria throughout the study period. Results highlight the benefits and limitations of stormwater BMPs in protecting water resources from downstream HABs to ensure water resources are protected for current and future generations.

scholarly journals Comparison of RUSLE and MMF Soil Loss Models and Evaluation of Catchment Scale Best Management Practices for a Mountainous Watershed in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Susanta Das ◽  
Proloy Deb ◽  
Pradip Kumar Bora ◽  
Prafull Katre
Keyword(s):  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Soil Loss ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Soil Layer ◽  
Catchment Scale ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Management Plans

Soil erosion from arable lands removes the top fertile soil layer (comprised of humus/organic matter) and therefore requires fertilizer application which affects the overall sustainability. Hence, determination of soil erosion from arable lands is crucial to planning conservation measures. A modeling approach is a suitable alternative to estimate soil loss in ungauged catchments. Soil erosion primarily depends on soil texture, structure, infiltration, topography, land uses, and other erosive forces like water and wind. By analyzing these parameters, coupled with geospatial tools, models can estimate storm wise and annual average soil losses. In this study, a hilly watershed called Nongpoh was considered with the objective of prioritizing critical erosion hazard areas within the micro-catchment based on average annual soil loss and land use and land cover and making appropriate management plans for the prioritized areas. Two soil erosion models namely Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) and Modified Morgan–Morgan–Finney (MMF) models were used to estimate soil loss with the input parameters extracted from satellite information and automatic weather stations. The RUSLE and MMF models showed similar results in estimating soil loss, except the MMF model estimated 7.74% less soil loss than the RUSLE model from the watershed. The results also indicated that the study area is under severe erosion class, whereas agricultural land, open forest area, and scrubland were prioritized most erosion prone areas within the watershed. Based on prioritization, best management plans were developed at catchment scale for reducing soil loss. These findings and the methodology employed can be widely used in mountainous to hilly watersheds around the world for identifying best management practices (BMP).

scholarly journals Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Fertilizer Spill Prevention

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2005 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Orlando A. Diaz ◽  
Samira H. Daroub ◽  
Ronald W. Rice ◽  
Timothy A. Lang ◽  
Ming Chen
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Everglades Agricultural Area ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Current Implementation ◽  
Implementation Guidelines

Phosphorus fertilizer spill prevention is a Best Management Practice (BMP) approved by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), one designed to reduce drainage P loads in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). Spill prevention of P fertilizers is a BMP that is widely implemented by growers in the EAA. This BMP is easily implemented and can have an immediate impact on reducing off-farm P loads. This EDIS document is part of a series of publications that provide current implementation guidelines for commonly employed farm-level BMPs designed to reduce P loads from farms located within the EAA basin. This document is SL231, one of a series of the Department of Soil and Water Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2005. SL231/SS450: Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Fertilizer Spill Prevention (ufl.edu)

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