Nutrient Management Research Database
General Information
Research Title
Groundwater Nitrate in California: What should be done?
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Research Specifications
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State: California
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Authors
Charles M. Burt
Summary/Abstract from Original Source
This presentation gives an in-depth analysis of the current state of groundwater nitrate in California.
Topics covered include:
- The 'Harter Report.'
- Groundwater nitrate pollution.
- Regional and state water quality control boards.
- How nitrate gets to the groundwater.
- Analysis of regulatory options
- The nitrate leaching hazard index
- The agricultural expert panel recommendations for a regulatory framework.
- Focus on aspects of nitrogen cycle we can measure
- Form grower coalitions with third party administrative support, including data reporting on field characteristics
- Measure A/R ratio
- Improve grower education and outreach
- Continue targeted research to identify crop N uptake and removal and sampling protocols