Presentation Year
2023
College or Department
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
The Smith River, known as one of the most pristine watersheds in the continental United States, dissects agricultural land used for Easter lily cultivation in the Smith River Plain of Del Norte County, California. It is estimated that this region grows 95% of all Easter lilies grown in the world. High amounts of pesticides are applied during cultivation to combat nematodes and fungi. The Regional Water Board created the Smith River Plain Water Quality (SRPWQ) Management Plan in response to pesticide and fertilizer concentrations that have exceeded USEPA benchmarks. Included in this plan are Best Management Practices (BMPs) that aim to improv
Is your project focused on any of the following?
Social Justice / equity / community
explores the relationship of an environmental issue with society OR economy
explores the relationship of an economic issue with environment OR society
sustainability (explores interrelationships between environment society AND economy)
Permission to Publish Work
Yes
Primary Contact: First Name
Logan
Primary Contact: Last Name
Wolfe
Primary Contact: Email
ltw11@humboldt.edu
Primary Contact: I am a
Undergraduate Student
Primary Contact: Phone Number
5305200646
Node ID
1352
Page Classification