Address seaweed-related nutrient pollution in the great BAY in the state of new hampshire

This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) provides $1,150,000 in funding to the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to address seaweed-related nutrient pollution in the Great Bay in New Hampshire. The key activities include developing a model to relate seaweed dynamics to drivers such as nutrients, suspended solids, precipitation, and water temperature, as well as assessing seaweed impacts on seagrass. The project will deliver annual and final research reports, as well as peer-reviewed publications, to benefit residents near the Great Bay and other communities facing similar water quality challenges. This award runs from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2028.

Description

The purpose of this project is to address seaweed-related nutrient pollution in the great BAY in the state of new hampshire. This work will support community efforts to address pollution in a cost-effective manner and provide concerned citizens and resource managers with a means for measuring ecosystem response to pollution control efforts currently being implemented.activities:activities to be performed include developing a model for relating seaweed dynamics to drivers such as nutrients, total suspended solids (TSS), precipitation, water temperature) as well as seaweed impacts on seagrass. Other measured parameters may include seagrass, colored dissolved organic matter and phytoplankton (chlorophyll a).subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:deliverables for this project include annual and final research reports and peer reviewed publications. Intended beneficiaries of this project include residents in areas near the great BAY and other communities near water bodies facing similar challenges.