Browsing by Author "Lewandowski, Ann"

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    The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework Experience from Minnesota ACPF Users
    (Water Resources Center, 2016-05) Lewandowski, Ann
    The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) is a set of desktop tools to help locate conservation practices within small watersheds. The University of Minnesota Water Resources Center (WRC) wanted to learn how the ACPF would work in our state. With funding from the McKnight Foundation, the WRC provided training to 39 GIS technicians across the state. Several months later, we interviewed several people who had used the ACPF to learn about their experience with the tool. This report summarizes what they told us
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    Compaction
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2000) Lewandowski, Ann
    In this publication: Six ways to minimize compaction; What is compaction and how does it occur?; Is equipment with tracks worth the investment?; How to treat compacted soil.
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    Conservation Drainage Priorities: Learning from Stakeholders
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2010) Lewandowski, Ann; Dittrich, Mark; Sands, Gary
    Agricultural drainage systems in Minnesota developed over the past 100 years. As these aging systems are updated or replaced, there is a window of opportunity to incorporate new designs and practices that improve the balance between water quality and agricultural productivity. To effectively take advantage of this opportunity, we wanted to learn from the people who are responsible for implementing drainage infrastructure.
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    Drivers of nutrient load reductions: a survey conducted by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center for the Great Lakes Regional Water Program
    (University of Minnesota. Water Resources Center, 2012-09-19) Lewandowski, Ann; Sleeper, Faye
    Twenty water planners from across five states were interviewed in 2012 to understand what drives successful nutrient reduction projects and what role Universities can play to support their work.
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    Effects of Swine Manure Applications on Soil Nutrient Levels and Phosphorous Loss Risk: Results from a Southwest Minnesota Monitoring Project and the Application of the Minnesota Phosphorous Index
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service and University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, 2007) Koehler, Robert; Lewandowski, Ann; Moncrief, John
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    Fields to streams: managing water in rural landscapes Part 1: Water shaping the landscape
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Lewandowski, Ann; Everett, Leslie; Lenhart, Chris; Terry, Karen; Origer, Mark; Moore, Richard
    Fields to Streams details connections between land use, runoff, and water quality in rural landscapes. The two-part book highlights practices to improve and protect rural streams and shows how land management can affect the rate of runoff that shapes them. The publication was prepared for landowners, land managers, and the conservation professionals who work with them to help them talk about and address local watershed issues. It draws on research from Minnesota and Iowa, providing concise explanations and graphics to highlight concepts and practices. Part One, "Water Shaping the Landscape," explains the role of Minnesota's geology, changing rainfall, and land management practices in altering the amount and timing of runoff reaching and shaping streams and rivers. Part Two, "Managing Sediment and Water," describes practices for managing crops, drainage systems, surface runoff, wetlands, impoundments, and stream corridors to reduce peak flows and lessen the amount of streambank, bluff, and ravine erosion.
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    Fields to streams: managing water in rural landscapes Part 2: Managing sediment and water
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Lewandowski, Ann; Everett, Leslie; Lenhart, Chris; Terry, Karen; Origer, Mark; Moore, Richard
    Fields to Streams details connections between land use, runoff, and water quality in rural landscapes. The two-part book highlights practices to improve and protect rural streams and shows how land management can affect the rate of runoff that shapes them. The publication was prepared for landowners, land managers, and the conservation professionals who work with them to help them talk about and address local watershed issues. It draws on research from Minnesota and Iowa, providing concise explanations and graphics to highlight concepts and practices. Part One, "Water Shaping the Landscape," explains the role of Minnesota's geology, changing rainfall, and land management practices in altering the amount and timing of runoff reaching and shaping streams and rivers. Part Two, "Managing Sediment and Water," describes practices for managing crops, drainage systems, surface runoff, wetlands, impoundments, and stream corridors to reduce peak flows and lessen the amount of streambank, bluff, and ravine erosion.
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    Fields to Streams: Managing Water in Rural Landscapes. Part One, Water Shaping the Landscape
    (Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Lewandowski, Ann; Everett, Leslie; Lenhart, Chris; Terry, Karen; Origer, Mark; Moore, Richard
    Fields to Streams: Managing Water in Rural Landscapes, is a new publication from Extension Water Resources, that details connections between land use, runoff, and water quality in rural landscapes. The two-part book highlights practices to improve and protect rural streams and shows how land management can affect the rate of runoff that shapes them. The publication was prepared for landowners, land managers, and the conservation professionals who work with them to help them talk about and address local watershed issues. Fields to Streams draws on research from Minnesota and Iowa, providing concise explanations and extensive graphics to highlight concepts and practices. Part One, Water Shaping the Landscape, explains the role of Minnesota's geology, changing rainfall, and land management practices in altering the amount and timing of runoff reaching and shaping streams and rivers.
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    Fields to Streams: Managing Water in Rural Landscapes. Part Two, Managing Sediment and Water
    (Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Lewandowski, Ann; Everett, Leslie; Lenhart, Chris; Terry, Karen; Origer, Mark; Moore, Richard
    Fields to Streams: Managing Water in Rural Landscapes, is a new publication from Extension Water Resources, that details connections between land use, runoff, and water quality in rural landscapes. The two-part book highlights practices to improve and protect rural streams and shows how land management can affect the rate of runoff that shapes them. The publication was prepared for landowners, land managers, and the conservation professionals who work with them to help them talk about and address local watershed issues. Fields to Streams draws on research from Minnesota and Iowa, providing concise explanations and extensive graphics to highlight concepts and practices. Part Two, Managing Sediment and Water, describes practices for managing crops, drainage systems, surface runoff, wetlands, impoundments, and stream corridors to reduce peak flows and lessen the amount of streambank, bluff, and ravine erosion.
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    The Future of Minnesota Drinking Water: A Framework for Managing Risk
    (2020-02) Calow, Peter; Lewandowski, Ann; Levers, Lucia; Kirby, Eileen
    The charge for this report was to identify opportunities for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to better manage risks to Minnesota’s drinking water. In addition to examining literature and experience in other jurisdictions, our recommendations are informed by ten discussions with a panel of research and policy experts, and a panel of stakeholders including representatives of large and small community utilities, the water technology industry, state agencies, and well owners.
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    Manure Management
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2000) Lewandowski, Ann
    In this publication: What is manure, and what does it do to my soil? What is the nutrient value of manure? How do I begin improving my manure management? Can I reduce fertilizer use?
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    The Minnesota Phosphorus Index: Assessing Risk of Phosphorus Loss from Cropland
    (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2006) Lewandowski, Ann; Moncrief, John; Drewitz, Matt
    The Minnesota Phosphorus Index (MN P Index) is a model with the primary purpose of estimating P loss risk. The computerized version of the model is available in the zipped folder on this record. The MN P Index is used when a more accurate estimate is needed (e.g., on sites with multiple risk factors), or to estimate P loss risk unrelated to manure applications (e.g., to identify P loss sites within a watershed). The MN P Index helps users identify and refine site-specific methods to reduce P loss by considering the interaction of a wide range of risk factors including landscape characteristics, cropping and tillage practices, and P application methods.
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    Nutrient Management Planner for Minnesota Version 4.0
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2012-07) Blanchet, Kevin; King, Jeff; St. Ores, Jeff; Everett, Leslie; Lewandowski, Ann
    For use with Windows 7 and Access 2010. This Microsoft Access program is designed to assist in developing an annual field-specific nutrient management plan. However Version 4.0 also contains most forms and information needed to assemble long range strategic nutrient management plans including Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP)s. A nutrient management plan is comprised of several components (see Table 1) that provide guidance for making sound management decisions on location, rate, timing, form, and method of nutrient application. Crop recommendations generated by this software program are based upon published information from the University of Minnesota Extension Service and are consistent with the USDA-NRCS-Minnesota 590 (Nutrient Management) Standard. UM recommended field corn N rates assume use of Nitrogen BMPs. The Nutrient Management Planner software can be used for basic crop nutrient management for producers or to develop plans that meet requirements of USDA-NRCS Programs. Additional requirements may need to be complied with for state and local regulations. Nutrient Management Planner was developed jointly by the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
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    Organic Matter Management
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2000) Lewandowski, Ann
    In this publication: What is organic matter? What does organic matter do? How to build organic matter levels. Why are C:N ratios important? Pests and other problems.
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    Review of conservation drainage practices and designs: results from focus groups with drainage professionals around Minnesota
    (University of Minnesota. Water Resources Center, 2010-10) Lewandowski, Ann; Dittrich, Mark
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    Review of the Minnesota Department of Health Contaminants of Emerging Concern Program Process for Selecting Chemicals
    (University of Minnesota Water Resources Center, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2016) Lewandowski, Ann; Kelley, Steve
    The University of Minnesota reviewed the process used by the Minnesota Department of Health’s Contaminants of Emerging Concern (MDH CEC) program to select chemicals to develop health-based guidance values. The reviewers concluded that the CEC program staff use a process that is overall thoughtfully developed, scientifically sound, and justifiable; however it is inadequately explained to stakeholders and could be refined to be clearer. A larger group of stakeholders around the state should be engaged to help identify chemicals of concern and needs for guidance values.
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    Riparian Buffer Science: Status and Research Needs
    (2016) Gordon, Brad; Lenhart, Chris; Lewandowski, Ann; Wyatt, Gary; Current, Dean
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    Soil Biology and Soil Management
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2000) Lewandowski, Ann
    In this publication: How do farming practices change soil life? What lives underground, and what are they doing? How do soil organisms and plants get along?
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    Soil Management
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2000) Lewandowski, Ann
    "In this publication: Six soil-friendly practices; What is soil made of, and how does it work?; A year in the life of your soil; Making a soil management plan." (p1)