Published:
June 1, 1988
Originator:
Chesapeake Bay Program

In preparing this report, the Chesapeake Bay Liaison Office conducted an analysis to quantify the effect of BMPs in reducing sediment and nutrient pollutant loads. Data for the analysis were compiled in part from the Chesapeake Bay Program Implementation Grant BMP tracking system. EPA grant recipients report quarterly the number and types of BMPs installed (and certified) by watershed and county, the number of acres served, tons of erosion saved, animal units served or tons of manure stored, nutrients saved (if possible), and cost-share information. Similar information was supplied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from the Agricultural Conservation Program BMP tracking system.

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