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Effects of Best Management Practice on Ecological Condition: Does Location Matter?

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  • Roger Holmes

    (Western University & Canadian Rivers Institute, Department of Geography)

  • David G. Armanini

    (Western University & Canadian Rivers Institute, Department of Geography
    Prothea Srl)

  • Adam G. Yates

    (Western University & Canadian Rivers Institute, Department of Geography)

Abstract

Best management practices (BMPs) are increasingly being promoted as a solution to the potentially adverse effects agriculture can have on aquatic systems. However, the ability of BMPs to improve riverine systems continues to be questioned due to equivocal empirical evidence linking BMP use with improved stream conditions, particularly in regard to ecological conditions. Explicitly viewing BMP location in relation to hydrological pathways may, however, assist in establishing stronger ecological linkages. The goal of this study was to assess the association between water chemistry, benthic macroinvertebrate community structure, and the number and location of agricultural BMPs in a catchment. Macroinvertebrate and water samples were collected in 30 small (

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  • Roger Holmes & David G. Armanini & Adam G. Yates, 2016. "Effects of Best Management Practice on Ecological Condition: Does Location Matter?," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 57(5), pages 1062-1076, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:57:y:2016:i:5:d:10.1007_s00267-016-0662-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-016-0662-x
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