Environment and Ecology
In the core of Environment and Ecology, we apply systems that manage water runoff, drainage, irrigation, soil erosion, and wetlands. The purpose of these applications is to store, treat, and use livestock and food processing wastes. We strive for these processes to be sustainable systems that protect the environment, humans, plants, and animals.
Faculty
Sample Highlights of Current Research
- Bio-filter Treatment of Feedlot Runoff
- Mass Transfer modeling for gas and odor emissions from manure
- Compaction Remediation for Construction Sites
- Trash Harvester
- Emission control strategies in animal production sites
- Environmental impacts of animal agriculture
- Strom water management
- Ground water sustainability
- Subsurface drainage
- Stream bank erosion
- Improving impaired waters through conservation drainage practices
- Greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector
- Environmental and Economic impacts of biofuels
- Institutional considerations for greenhouse gas reductions: Survey and assessment of conservation improvement programs in Minnesota
- Design Tool for Controlling Runoff and Sediment from Highway Construction
- Nitrogen Science for Improved Watershed Management Practices
- New Tools for the Planning of Water Sustainability
