Agricultural BMP
Database Portal
The Water Environment Research Foundation and the
National Corn Growers Association are pleased to
announce a collaborative effort to begin the
expansion of the International Stormwater BMP
Database to include agricultural BMPs. Improved
understanding of agricultural BMP performance will
lead to more informed decision making and more
cost-effective solutions for managing agricultural
runoff. For many watersheds, scientifically sound
knowledge of both urban and agricultural BMP
performance is needed to develop watershed-based
approaches to reduce pollutant loading to
waterbodies. The Agricultural BMP Database effort
will build upon research already conducted by a
variety of federal and state agencies, university
researchers and others.
Development of the agricultural BMP Database is
a long-term effort, with Phase 1 initiated in
November 2011. This webpage will be updated with
project progress and work products as they are
developed. The Phase I effort (November 2011- August
2012) focuses on development of an agricultural
BMP Database framework, with key tasks including:
- Identify agricultural BMP types and design
parameters needed to evaluate performance. Build
upon efforts such as the Conservation Effects
Assessment Project (CEAP), existing agricultural
models, inputs and reporting parameters included in
the International Stormwater BMP Database. Both
site-level and individual BMP study types will be
included. Involve an expert panel for upfront input
and peer-review.
- Develop (adapt) Excel spreadsheet data entry tool
that summarizes the BMP types and reporting
parameters that will enable standardized entry of
agricultural BMP studies.
- Import Excel spreadsheet into Microsoft Access to
serve as the Agricultural BMP Database.
- Develop accompanying documentation such as a User’s
Guide and basic monitoring guidance.
Funding permitting, Phase 2 of the project will
include a more extensive literature review and data
entry effort, and Phase 3 will include development
and application of performance analysis protocols.
WERF and NCGA welcome additional partners to
participate in and support this initiative. If
interested, please contact
Jeff Moeller. |
What's New
New!
Phase 1 Literature Review
New!
Phase 1 Proposed Database Structure
For more information on
this project, contact:
Jeff Moeller,
WERF
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