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Publications for Development of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Indicator

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METRIC: An interactive framework for integrated visualization and analysis of monitored and expected load reductions for nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

Zhang Q, Shenk G, Bertani I, Bhatt G ·

2025

Reductions of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads have been the focus of watershed restoration in many regions for improving water quality, including the Chesapeake Bay. Watershed models and riverine monitoring data can provide important information on the progress of load reductions but do not always generate consistent interpretations.

Integrating monitoring and modeling information to develop an indicator of watershed progress toward nutrient reduction goals

Zhang Q, Shenk GW, Bhatt G, Bertani I ·

2024

Eutrophication has been a major environmental issue in many coastal and inland ecosystems, which is primarily attributed to excessive anthropogenic inputs of nutrients. Restoration efforts have therefore focused on the reduction of watershed nutrient loads, including in the Chesapeake Bay (USA).

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Publications for Development of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Indicator

METRIC: An interactive framework for integrated visualization and analysis of monitored and expected load reductions for nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment in the Chesapeake Bay watershed

Integrating monitoring and modeling information to develop an indicator of watershed progress toward nutrient reduction goals