Join University of Waterloo professor, Merrin Macrae for a virtual session on newly published research: One Size Does Not Fit All: Towards Regional Conservation Practice Guidance to Reduce Phosphorus Loss Risk in the Lake Erie Watershed

Dates:

• Monday, Nov 29: Best conservation practices for farming on clay soils
• Tuesday, Nov 30: Best conservation practices for farming on undulating and sloping loams

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. each day

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Registration is now open:

• Register for Nov 29: Best conservation practices for farming on clay soils
• Register for Nov 30: Best conservation practices for farming on undulating and sloping loams

Ontario farmers are increasingly encouraged to apply conservation practices to their fields to reduce phosphorus losses to surface water bodies. But figuring out which practices will be most effective and financially feasible continues to be a challenge.

Newly published data, led by Merrin Macrae, a professor in the Geography and Environmental Management department at the University of Waterloo, helps to address some of these questions by suggesting that conservation practices be tailored to regional factors such as climate and landscape characteristics.

Please join us to learn more about region-specific options for farmers to choose from when designing conservation strategies. Attendees will be able to choose between two sessions depending on whether they are interested in best conservation practices for clay soils (November 29) or best conservation practices for undulating sloping loams (November 30). Both sessions will explain the following key concepts:

• Agricultural practice efficiencies and trade-offs vary by region and site
• Taking into account key physiographic factors can improve conservation strategy outcomes
• Conservation strategies can be optimized at a regional scale

Registration is required for this event. Questions can be directed to Nancy Goucher, Knowledge Mobilization Specialist at University of Waterloo at nancy.goucher@uwaterloo.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!