Woodchip Bioreactors for Nitrate in Agricultural Drainage

Project Type: Graduate Student
Funds awarded in 2009: $9,953.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2011
Grant Recipient: Iowa State University
Region: North Central
State: Iowa
Graduate Student:
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Matthew Helmers
Iowa State University
Description:
Reduce nitrate in subsurface drainage systems with woodchip bioreactors. Explains how bioreactors work, how to install and use them, their positive and negative impacts, and their costs.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Authors:
Laura Christianson; Matthew Helmers
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.