Incorporating Shellfish Bed Restoration into a Nitrogen TMDL Implementation Plan

Richard F. Golen

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Incorporating Shellfish Bed Restoration into a Nitrogen TMDL Implementation Plan

Abstract

The ability of oysters and other shellfish to filter the water column as well as to remove nitrogen from the water are well documented. However, the use of shellfish as a tool in a TMDL Implementation Plan is a novel idea. The use of shellfish as a tool in TMDL implementation plans can be accomplished through nutrient trading credits. By using nutrient trading credits, both public and private aquaculture can be enhanced and subsidized.

The ability of oysters and other shellfish to filter the water column as well as to remove nitrogen from the water are well documented. However, the use of shellfish as a tool in a TMDL Implementation Plan is a novel idea. The use of shellfish as a tool in TMDL implementation plans can be accomplished through nutrient trading credits. By using nutrient trading credits, both public and private...

Author(s)

Richard F. Golen

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectArticles

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Oct, 2007

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20071001)2007:5L.1056;1-

DOI10.2175/193864707786619305

Volume / Issue2007 / 5

Content sourceTMDLS Conference