Source: SUCCESSFUL FARMING, 7/6/21


A new study finds wetlands constructed along waterways are the most cost-effective way to reduce nitrate and sediment loads in large streams and rivers. Rather than focusing on individual farms, the research suggests conservation efforts using wetlands should be implemented at the watershed scale. The study, led by Amy Hansen, assistant professor of civil, environmental & architectural engineering at KU, utilized computer modeling to examine...

For more of this story, click here.