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Buffers and vegetative filter strips

Informally Refereed

Abstract

This chapter describes the use of buffers and vegetative filter strips relative to water quality. In particular, we primarily discuss the herbaceous components of the following NRCS Conservation Practice Standards.

Citation

Helmers, Matthew J.; Isenhart, Thomas M.; Dosskey, Michael G.; Dabney, Seth M. 2008. Buffers and vegetative filter strips. In Upper Mississippi River Sub-basin Hypoxia Nutrient Committee (UMRSHNC): 43-58. Final Report: Gulf Hypoxia and Local Water Quality Concerns Workshop. St. Joseph, Michigan
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/30386