Model Summary

Adapted Chesapeake Nutrient and Sediment Load Reduction Model

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Written by John Dawes
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The Adapted Chesapeake Nutrient and Sediment Load Reduction Model is an algorithm in FieldDoc that allows users to estimate nutrient and sediment load reductions based off of Phase 6 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model practice names.  Users supply a practice name, extent or area treated based on practice, and FieldDoc system returns isolation loads estimates for the given practice.  The Adapted Chesapeake Nutrient and Sediment Load Reduction Model was created from default efficiencies and designed to balance ease of data entry with scientific rigor. While it is not meant to replace or align with Bay Program scenario tools or TMDL reduction targets, it is useful in understanding a rough estimate of reductions if a practice were to be implemented based on size, type, and location. 

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