Browsing Geography and Environmental Management by Subject "Phosphorus"
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Assessing the Performance of Two Stormwater Management Ponds in Waterloo, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-07)Stormwater (SW) runoff in urban areas represents a major pathway for pollutant transfer to receiving waters. Best management practices (BMP) were introduced in the 1970s to help mitigate the negative effects of SW. In the ... -
Effects of Hydroclimatic Drivers and Tillage Practices on Runoff Generation and Phosphorus Losses Through Drainage Tiles from Agricultural Fields with Sandy Loam Soils
(University of Waterloo, 2016-03-21)Effluent from agricultural tile drains has been identified a source of phosphorus (P) to water bodies, contributing to algal blooms and water quality degradation. Reduced till (RT) or no-till are Best Management Practices ... -
An evaluation of engineered media for phosphorus removal from greenroof stormwater runoff
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-08)Greenroofs are increasingly being recognized as an effective site level best management practice (BMP) to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff in urban environments. For some water quality constituents, greenroofs can ... -
Impacts of freeze-thaw processes on phosphorus release from a variety of cover crop species in a temperate climate
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-30)Cover crops (CC) are grown by farmers as an agricultural best management practice (BMP) to improve soil health during the non-growing season (NGS), and potentially reduce soil erosion. Some managers have cautioned against ...