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Tmdl Implementation In Agricultural Landscapes: A Systemic And Communicative Approach, K. Valentine Cadieux
Tmdl Implementation In Agricultural Landscapes: A Systemic And Communicative Approach, K. Valentine Cadieux
K. Valentine Cadieux
Increasingly, total maximum daily load (TMDL) limits are being defined for agricultural watersheds. Reductions in non-point source pollution are often needed to meet TMDL limits, and improvements in management of annual crops appear insufficient to achieve the necessary reductions. Increased adoption of perennial crops and other changes in agricultural land use also appear necessary, but face major barriers. We outline a novel strategy that aims to create new economic opportunities for land-owners and other stakeholders and thereby to attract their voluntary participation in land-use change needed to meet TMDLs. Our strategy has two key elements. First, focused efforts are needed …