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ASSESSMENT OF VARIABILITY OF LAND USE IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY CONTAMINANTS

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posted on 2022-12-10, 19:24 authored by Johann Alexander VeraJohann Alexander Vera, Bernard A. Engel

 The hydrological cycle is affected by land use variability. Land use spatial and temporal variability has the power to alter watershed runoff, water resource quantity and quality, ecosystems, and environmental sustainability. In recent decades, agriculture lands, pastures, plantations, and urban areas have increased, resulting in significant increases in energy, water, and fertilizer usage, as well as significant biodiversity losses. 

History

Degree Type

  • Doctor of Philosophy

Department

  • Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Campus location

  • West Lafayette

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair

Bernard Engel

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee co-chair

Indrajeet Chaubey

Additional Committee Member 2

Cliff Johnston

Additional Committee Member 3

Javier Gonzalez