Management pathways for the successful reduction of nonpoint source nutrients in coastal ecosystems.

ABSTRACT: Eutrophication remains a threat to coastal habitats and water quality worldwide. The U.S. Clean Water Act resulted in reductions of nutrient loading from point sources but management of nonpoint sources (NPS) of nutrients remains challenging despite efforts over at least three decades. The hydrological factors, best management practices (BMPs) and regulatory mechanisms that target nutrient NPS and improve coastal ecosystem function are poorly understood. We identified three case study sites in the U.S. with sufficient NPS management and monitoring history to quantify changes in estuarine habitat and water quality following BMP implementation and regulation targeting nutrient NPS. Utilizing publicly available data, we compared sites that are geographically distant and hydrologically distinc

SUBMITTER: Green L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9257601 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature