Field assessment of bacteria and nutrient removal by vegetative filter strips

Authors

  • Kyle R Douglas-Mankin Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University
  • Cairo G Okoren Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University

Keywords:

bacteria, vegetative filter strips, livestock waste management, vegetative treatment areas

Abstract

Abstract: Strategies are sought to reduce the impact of nonpoint sources of pollution, including fecal bacteria, and meet TMDL criteria.  Vegetative filter strips (VFSs) are one such strategy, though

Author Biographies

Kyle R Douglas-Mankin, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University

PhD, Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University, 129 Seaton Hall, Manhattan, Kansas, 66503

Cairo G Okoren, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas, KS 66503, USA

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Published

2011-06-24

How to Cite

Douglas-Mankin, K. R., & Okoren, C. G. (2011). Field assessment of bacteria and nutrient removal by vegetative filter strips. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 4(2), 43–49. Retrieved from https://ijabe.migration.pkpps06.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/ijabe/article/view/282

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2011): IJABE

Section

Natural Resources and Environmental Systems

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