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Science to Support Nutrient-Related Water Quality Goals
Citation:
Rashleigh, B., Cheryl A. Brown, K. Schofield, H. Golden, AND A. Rea. Science to Support Nutrient-Related Water Quality Goals. US EPA Office of Water, NA, August 17, 2020.
Impact/Purpose:
Nutrient pollution is the most widespread water quality problem facing the United States, with far-ranging consequences for environmental condition, economic prosperity, and human health and well-being. This work will advance the science to inform decisions related to nutrient and co-pollutant water quality goals of program offices, regions, states, and tribes.
Description:
Nutrient pollution is the most widespread water quality problem facing the United States, with far-ranging consequences for environmental condition, economic prosperity, and human health and well-being. This work will advance the science to inform decisions related to nutrient and co-pollutant water quality goals of program offices, regions, states, and tribes. Outputs in this research area will: 1) provide information, methods, or approaches to determine nutrient-related impacts in watersheds and water bodies, which will help determine protective endpoints for aquatic life in different water body types, (2) relate the condition of watersheds and water bodies to nutrient loading, water quality, and aquatic life; and 3) link these results in approaches that identify areas that may most effectively respond to restoration and recovery.