Meeting the Water Quality Challenge

Harmful algal blooms in rivers and streams are neither well-understood nor easily predicted. CFAES researchers are hoping to change that. Eight scientists presented fast-paced “lightning round” talks on water-related research at the 2018 CFAES Research Conference.


Outreach to Ohio Agricultural Industry on Nutrients and Water Quality — Greg LaBarge, OSU Extension

Learn more about Fertilizer Certification Training and Nutrient Management Plans


Economics of Water Quality in Ohio — Brent Sohngen, Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics

Learn more about how both taxes and subsidies can be used to help reduce the phosphorus flowing into Ohio waterways. 


Lowering Environmental Impacts of Manure Using Dietary Manipulation — Chanhee Lee, Animal Science

Learn more about reducing the environmental impact of animal waste. 


On-Field Ohio! — Libby Dayton, School of Environment and Natural Resources

Learn more about revising the phosphorus index.


Freshwater HABs: Linkage to Human Health and Beyond — Jiyoung Lee, Food Science and Technology

Learn more about Jiyoung Lee's research.


Farmer Decision Making — Robyn Wilson, School of Environment and Natural Resources

Learn more about how farmers make decisions on adopting new agricultural practices. 


Linking Water Quality and Aquatic Biodiversity — Suzanne Gray, School of Environment and Natural Resources

Learn more about the link between water quality and aquatic biodiversity.


Stakeholder-Driven Modeling of Water Quality in the Maumee River Watershed — Margaret Kalcic, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Learn more about Margaret Kalcic.