Dealing with Agricultural Runoff in Washington State
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
16-5-2013
End Date
16-5-2013
Abstract
This is an examination of the problem of agricultural runoff such as chemicals and, in particular, nitrates and phosphates, and how they react with the natural water way of the Yakima River. Nitrates and phosphates have the ability to completely decimate a river system by eutrophication which results in hypoxic conditions. This project will explore various policies and statutes that can be implemented to drastically reduce the amount of harmful runoff as well as explore the different biological and chemical problems that are associated with non point agricultural pollution. The Yakima River is extremely susceptible due to the intense amounts of irrigation water that is drawn from it, and put back in, coupled with multiple dairies along its banks. Action must be taken to prevent complete destruction of the ecosystem.
Recommended Citation
Hinkins, Case, "Dealing with Agricultural Runoff in Washington State" (2013). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 28.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2013/posters/28
Poster Number
32
Additional Mentoring Department
Political Science
Dealing with Agricultural Runoff in Washington State
SURC Ballroom C/D
This is an examination of the problem of agricultural runoff such as chemicals and, in particular, nitrates and phosphates, and how they react with the natural water way of the Yakima River. Nitrates and phosphates have the ability to completely decimate a river system by eutrophication which results in hypoxic conditions. This project will explore various policies and statutes that can be implemented to drastically reduce the amount of harmful runoff as well as explore the different biological and chemical problems that are associated with non point agricultural pollution. The Yakima River is extremely susceptible due to the intense amounts of irrigation water that is drawn from it, and put back in, coupled with multiple dairies along its banks. Action must be taken to prevent complete destruction of the ecosystem.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Rex Wirth