Achieving nutrient and sediment reduction goals in the Chesapeake Bay : an evaluation of program strategies and implementation /

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"The Chesapeake Bay is North America's largest and most biologically diverse estuary, as well as an important commercial and recreational resource. However, excessive amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment from human activities and land development have disrupted the ecosystem, caus...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Evaluation of Chesapeake Bay Program Implementation for Nutrient Reduction to Improve Water Quality
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2011], ©2011.
Subjects:
Nutrient pollution of water > Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Sedimentation and deposition > Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Contaminated sediments > Environmental aspects > Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Organic water pollutants > Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Eau > Pollution par les nutriments > Chesapeake, Bassin de la baie de.
Sédimentation (Géologie) > Chesapeake, Bassin de la baie de.
Sédiments contaminés > Aspect de l'environnement > Chesapeake, Bassin de la baie de.
Polluants organiques de l'eau > Chesapeake, Bassin de la baie de.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Environmental > Pollution Control.
Contaminated sediments > Environmental aspects
Nutrient pollution of water
Organic water pollutants
Sedimentation and deposition
United States > Chesapeake Bay Watershed
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Tracking and Accounting
  • Assessment of the Two-Year Milestones
  • Adaptive Management
  • Strategies for Meeting the Goals
  • References-- Appx. A: Model Estimated Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sediment Loads by Sector for Five Scenarios-- Appx. B: Best Management Practices and Load Reduction Efficiencies Used in the Watershed Model-- Appx. C: Details on Tracking and Accounting by Bay Jurisdiction-- Appx. D: Two-Year Milestone Implementation, 2009-2010-- Appx. E: Water Science and Technology Board-- Appx. F: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff.

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