Ph.D., P.E., P.H, Associate Professor-Sustainable Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Program Team, Agricultural Sciences Department
Maintaining water quality in surface waters, particularly for ponds and irrigation reservoirs, is essential for safe water use but can be challenging to accomplish. Mitigating and reducing nutrient levels is critical for managing risks of…
In a technology-driven world, data is created every second, and data science has grown exponentially and is an invaluable discipline to incorporate into many fields, including environmental science. Data science can provide valuable information from…
Healthy vegetation within buffer zones helps prevent erosion and intercepts sediment and pollutants (e.g., phosphorus) that can compromise water quality. The vegetation in buffer zones can include grasses, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and trees. Once established,…
Informed decision-making on the sustainable management of waterbodies such as streams, rivers, and lakes entails understanding various watershed processes (e.g., land-use changes, urbanization, climate change, point and non-point source impacts) and their effects on water…
Streamflow tells us how much water is flowing past a certain point in a stream or river. Streamflow (or discharge) affects almost all aspects of stream health, including essential biological and chemical processes. Many institutions,…
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when algal communities and cyanobacteria dominate water bodies or produce toxins or other compounds that can cause taste or odor issues in water and negatively impact the health of aquatic ecosystems.…
Agricultural and specialty crop producers, crop advisors, and extension agents can use this introductory guide on irrigation reservoirs as an overview of irrigation reservoir design basics, water quality and quantity considerations, and routine monitoring and…
This article is intended for stormwater pond owners, property management professionals, pond management professionals, and county and municipal staff to learn about the design, function, and management of stormwater ponds. Introduction Altering land use or…
Four types of ponds are common in South Carolina; these include aquaculture, irrigation, recreational, and stormwater ponds. Pond type influences the practices used to manage water quality, water quantity, and aquatic biodiversity. This article provides…
