Integrating ACPF and SWAT to Assess Potential Phosphorus Loading Reductions to Lake Erie: A Case Study.

ABSTRACT: Lake Erie is threatened by eutrophication and harmful algal blooms due to excess nutrient loading from agricultural sources. To reduce nutrient loading to Lake Erie, widespread adoption of agricultural conservation practices (ACPs) has been proposed. However, identifying appropriate and effective locations for ACP placement has been challenging. Another challenge is understanding how effective the ACPs are in reducing nutrient loading and achieving water quality goals. Therefore, identifying the most effective ACPs, as well as spatially optimal placement of ACPs to achieve the maximum environmental benefit, is of paramount importance. The main objective of this study was to integrate the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) with the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) to a

SUBMITTER: Yuan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11095117 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature