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Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources

Contact
Steven Wolf
124 Fernow Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
saw44@cornell.edu
(607) 273-5697

Activity: Understanding linkages between human and biogeochemical processes in agricultural landscapes

Geographic location: We will conduct a national assessment of policy response. We will produce mass-balances for nitrogen for key states in the MS basin. We will conduct detailed assessments at farm and sub-watershed levels in selected portions of the MS basin, as yet to be determined.

Primary goals or focus:

• Nutrient reduction
• Agricultural landscape change
• Water quality improvement
• Policy development
• Development/implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Research/development for alternative crops
• Education/information sharing
• Organizing/networking/coordinating

Projected outcomes/impacts, if known: Scientific publications, applied publications, policy entrepreneurship premised on USMP modelling

Activity type:

• Research
• Education
• Extension

Scale of activity:

• On-farm program
• Watershed
• County
• State
• Sub-basin
• Basin
• National

Lead organization(s)/organizer(s): Cornell University

Other partners and participants: Michigan State University, University of Illinois, Louisiana State University, World Resources Institute, Institute for Ecosystem Studies

Timeline/duration: 2005-2008
Projected or real startup time: 2005
Projected ending time or goal deadline: 2008

Funding sources:

• Federal government

Follow-up activities that will/might result from this activity: Additional research proposals related to PIs disciplinary programs as well as potential for new interdisciplinary activity