EPISODE · Nov 5, 2018 · 43 MIN
Episode 268: Water Quality in Agricultural Areas of the US
Some recently concluded studies by the USGS indicate some better news about water quality in agricultural areas, but its not all rosy as the amount of nitrogem in our water systems is growing, due to fertilizer runoff. The impacts can be seen in the Dead Zone in the Gulf, the great lakes and the chesapeake. How much should rural communities in the Corn Belt worry? Powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Some recently concluded studies by the USGS indicate some better news about water quality in agricultural areas, but its not all rosy as the amount of nitrogem in our water systems is growing, due to fertilizer runoff. The impacts can be seen in the Dead Zone in the Gulf, the great lakes and the chesapeake. How much should rural communities in the Corn Belt worry? Powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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