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
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