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A multi-scale framework for strategic management of diffuse pollution

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Caspar HewettORCiD, Dr Paul Quinn, Dr Aidan Doyle, Dr Sean Burke

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Abstract

A multi-scale framework for decision support is presented that uses a combination of experiments, models, communication, education and decision support tools to arrive at a realistic strategy to minimise diffuse pollution. Effective partnerships between researchers and stakeholders play a key part in successful implementation of this strategy. The Decision Support Matrix (DSM) is introduced as a set of visualisations that can be used at all scales, both to inform decision making and as a communication tool in stakeholder workshops. A demonstration farm is presented and one of its fields is taken as a case study. Hydrological and nutrient flow path models are used for event based simulation (TOPCAT), catchment scale modelling (INCA) and field scale flow visualisation (TopManage). One of the DSMs; The Phosphorus Export Risk Matrix (PERM) is discussed in detail. The PERM was developed iteratively as a point of discussion in stakeholder workshops, as a decision support and education tool. The resulting interactive PERM contains a set of questions and proposed remediation measures that reflect both expert and local knowledge. Education and visualisation tools such as GIS, risk indicators, TopManage and the PERM are found to be invaluable in communicating improved farming practice to stakeholders. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.


Publication metadata

Author(s): Hewett CJM, Quinn PF, Heathwaite AL, Doyle A, Burke S, Whitehead PG, Lerner DN

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Environmental Modelling & Software

Year: 2009

Volume: 24

Issue: 1

Pages: 74-85

ISSN (print): 1364-8152

ISSN (electronic): 1873-6726

Publisher: Elsevier

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2008.05.006

DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2008.05.006


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WITE (Water Infrastructure and Treatment Engineering) Initiative
Universities of Newcastle upon Tyne, Sheffield, Lancaster
GR/N26074/01EPSRC

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