Evaluating watershed-based optimized decision support framework for conservation practice placement in Plum Creek Minnesota

Abstract

ACPFAgricultural Conservation Planning Framework ARSAgricultural Research Service BMPsBest Management Practices BWSRBoard of Water and Soil Resources CPsConservation practices DEMDigital Elevation Model DSFDecision Support Framework EQIPEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program GISGeographical Information System gSSURGOGridded Soil Survey Geographic Database HRUsHydrologic Response Units HSPF-SAMHydrological Simulation Program Fortran- Scenario Application Manager HUCHydrologic Unit Code LiDARLight Detection and Ranging MNDNRMinnesota Department of Natural Resources MPCAMinnesota Pollution Control Agency NASSNational Agricultural Statistics Service NHDNational Hydrology Dataset NPSNon-point Source Pollution NRCSNatural Resources Conservation Service NRWNutrient Removal Wetland OWOPOne Watershed One Plan PTMAppPrioritize Target Measure Application RAPRiparian Attribute Polygon RUSLERevised Universal Soil Loss Equation SCS-CNSoil Conservation Services- Curve Number SDRSediment Delivery Ratio TMDLsTotal Daily Maximum Loads USDAUnited States Department of Agriculture USEPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency USGSUnited States Geological Survey WASCOBSWater and Sediment Control Basins WRAPSWatershed Restoration and Protection Strategy