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Nutrients and Water Quality
Nutrients and pesticides introduced into our lakes and rivers through runoff can have serious impacts. Excess nitrate and phosphorus runoff from agricultural lands can cause eutrophication of lakes, producing mats of algae; excess nitrate transported by the Mississippi River contributes to hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, a depletion of oxygen that keeps fish from flourishing. The WRC works with its many partners to discover and implement practices to reduce nutrients and contaminants in our waters. Current ProjectsKarst Campaign for Clean Water, Productive Soil, and Profitable Farms Onsite Sewage Treatment Program Resources for Stormwater Management Past ProjectsEducation to Improve Feedlot, Manure, and Nutrient Management |
The Extension Water Quality Program in Minnesota is a part of the Great Lakes Regional Water Program and the CSREES National Water Program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Extension Water Quality programming in Minnesota is coordinated by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center and delivered by University of Minnesota Extension. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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