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BMP Forum

December 4, 2008
Frederick, MD

As part of the effort to review BMP effectiveness estimates in the Chesapeake Bay, the MAWP hosted a forum to present revised and newly developed BMP definitions and effectiveness estimates. A consistent process for BMP development was also discussed at this forum.

Agenda

Presentations

• Introduction
  Kelly Shenk, EPA CBPO


• Process
  Sarah Weammert, UMD/MAWP


• Dairy Feed Management
  Ginny Ishler, Penn State


• Cover Crops
  Dean Hively, ARS-USDA


• Pasture Systems
  Les Vough, UMD


• Ammonia Emissions Reductions
  Tom Simpson, Water Stewardship, Inc.


• Urban Stormwater Treatment
  Andy Baldwin, UMD


• Field Management
  Mark Dubin, UMD/MAWP/CBP


• Riparian Grass and Forest Buffers
  Judy Okay, U.S. Forest Service


• Infiltration and Filtration Practices
  Kelly Collins, Center for Watershed Protection


• Others
  Sarah Weammert, UMD/MAWP


• Lessons Learned and Conclusions
  Tom Simpson, Water Stewardship, Inc.


• Closing Panel
  Norm Goulet, Russ Perkinson, and Ron Korczak

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