Effective Nutrient Reduction Strategies
Bolton & Menk’s nutrient reduction strategies aim to reduce the amount of nutrients found in waterways, thereby decreasing water pollution and improving overall water quality. The focus is on both point-source and nonpoint-source pollution, with a particular emphasis on the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.
Nutrient Reduction Strategies
Bolton & Menk collaborates closely with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to ensure that their projects meet all strategy requirements while maintaining cost-efficient solutions for clients. Their team of highly qualified, experienced staff works with counties throughout Iowa to improve water quality in accordance with the nutrient reduction strategy.
Types of Sources
Point-Source Pollution: Point-sources are pollutants that can be tracked back and measured from a single source, such as wastewater treatment plants or industrial facilities. These sources are easier to regulate since the amount of effluent is measured under permits.
Nonpoint-Source Pollution: Nonpoint-sources are more difficult to regulate as the effluent cannot be easily measured or traced to a single source. The most common nonpoint-source in Iowa is agricultural farm fields, where fertilizer runoff pollutes nearby bodies of water.
Why Bolton & Menk
Bolton & Menk’s unique team of professionals serves municipal and industrial clients as well as county agriculture drainage districts. They bridge the technical and political gaps between point-sources and nonpoint-sources to implement effective nutrient reduction strategies and water quality improvement plans. Their staff explains technical issues in ways that help overcome traditional conflicts and improve understanding of long-term goals, objectives, and technical details.
Benefits
The benefits of Bolton & Menk’s nutrient reduction strategies include improved water quality, increased conservation, reduced surface runoff and erosion, habitat improvement, recreation opportunities, and nutrient reduction exchange credits.
Our water resources team is here to help you with all of your nutrient reduction projects. Learn more about how we can help!
