Evaluating Soil Phosphorus Storage Capacity in Constructed Wetlands: Sampling and Analysis Protocol for Site Selection

Abstract

Soil characteristics determine the capacity of wetlands to sequester phosphorus (P). However, researchers have not yet developed a standard protocol for conducting soil sampling to document the soil phosphorus storage capacity (SPSC) for constructed wetland site selection. In response, the following technical note provides step-by-step instructions for selecting soil sample locations, describing site conditions, conducting soil sampling, and preparing samples for laboratory analysis. This note also includes calculations and interpretation of SPSC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1110070

Entities

People

  • Christine M. Vanzomeren
  • Jacob F. Berkowitz

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Drainage Basins
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Protection
  • Great Lakes
  • Hydrology
  • Lake Erie
  • Lakes
  • Layers
  • Materials
  • Moisture Content
  • Site Selection
  • Sites
  • Soil Chemistry
  • Soil Science
  • Soils
  • Topography
  • United States
  • Water Quality

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.