New Technologies For Animal Waste Pollution Control
Large concentrations of dairies in Central Texas have led to concerns about high levels of phosphorus runoff into the North Bosque and Leon Rivers’ basins. In addition, several other Texas regions are dealing with problems caused by excess concentrations of nutrients in rivers and lakes. Technologies for reducing nutrient levels in wastes from concentrated animal feeding operations and other sources are being identified, evaluated and field-tested. Once assessments are completed, results will be communicated to dairy managers and other stakeholders.
Objectives
- Test five new technologies for their efficiency in reducing nutrient levels in cattle wastes as well as their cost effectiveness in Central Texas dairies
- Conduct a demonstration to evaluate effects of incorporating residual material from dairy waste contained within a geotextile tube into soil used to produce sod
- Conduct demonstrations and outreach efforts to educate stakeholders about results
Components
- Evaluation: New technologies are being evaluated for efficacy in reducing phosphorus and nutrients from dairy wastes, as well as cost effectiveness, treatment efficiency and ease of adoption. Each technology is demonstrated for a period of at least three months.
- Education and Outreach: Field days and educational programs are being conducted. Dairy producers, other stakeholders and the public will be invited to view these technologies in the North Bosque River and Leon River basins. A guidance document for operators will also be developed.
Collaborators
- Texas Water Resources Institute
- Texas Cooperative Extension
- Brazos River Authority
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Texas Farm Bureau
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Funding Agencies
- Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Fact Sheets
Final Reports
Progress Reports
- Quarterly Report 4/14/2008
- Quarterly Report 1/14/2008
- Quarterly Report 10/3/2007
- Quarterly Report 7/12/2007
- Quarterly Report 4/12/2007
- Quarterly Report 1/12/2007
- Quarterly Report 10/12/2006
- Quarterly Report 7/12/2006
- Quarterly Report 4/6/2006
- Quarterly Report 1/6/2006
- Quarterly Report 10/7/2005
- Quarterly Report 7/15/2005
- Quarterly Report 4/15/2005
- Quarterly Report 1/15/2005
- Quarterly Report 10/15/2004
- Quarterly Report 7/15/2004
- Quarterly Report 4/15/2004