Developed household model of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus consumption in households (Sponsor: National Science Foundation). Value: Project will provide theoretical understanding of relationship between attitudes and beliefs and actual consumption of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in households.
Developed
framework for source reduction for urban stormwater management (for MPCA). Value: Chapter in Stormwater Assessment Manual provides local stormwater managers with conceptual approach for "source reduction", based on sound science.
Demonstrated
use of whole-watershed phosphorus balances as a tool for lake management (for U.S.
Forest Service). Value: Technical papers and follow on articles provide water quality practitioners with the idea that whole-watershed P balances are practical and necessary. Could provide foundation for new laws on septage and manure management.
Provided
expert testimony on EAW for Buffalo Lakes Energy ethanol plant (for
Developed
model of salt contributions to wastewater in five western cities (with
CH2MHilll, for the American Water Works Research Foundation). Value: Water utilities in California and elsewhere can now demonstrate the efficacy of laws to restrict water softeners.
Developed adaptive management approach to reduce taste and
odors in water supplies (with ASU, for the City of
