Mississippi River Nutrient Reduction Strategy
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The document discusses strategies for reducing nutrient levels in the Mississippi River Basin to combat hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico. It recommends focusing on key levers like targeting high-impact areas, aligning funding sources, and recruiting champions. Near-term action basins that contribute over half of nutrient loads are identified as priorities. A "fields and floodplains" approach aims to both reduce nutrient sources and create sinks through wetland restoration. Engaging the agricultural supply chain and establishing water funds are highlighted as ways to scale nutrient reduction efforts. The overall goal is a 20% reduction in nutrients by 2025 through collaboration across states and sectors.
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Mississippi River Nutrient Reduction Strategy
- 1. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management 2016 SWCS Annual Mtg | July 25, Louisville, KY TNC Nutrient Strategy Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico Dave De Geus, Working Lands Director, Iowa TNC
- 2. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri • 20% nutrient reduction by 2025 • Impact at scale through collaboration Project Goals
- 3. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri Key Levers to Influence Mississippi River Nutrients Align Funding Recruit Champions & Advisors Target Places, Solutions
- 4. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri About 1/2 of Nutrients Come from these 25 River Basins *Per USGS “SPARROW” model data for nutrient loading into the Gulf of Mexico 147,000 tons We must succeed in these geographies!
- 5. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri Where TNC Will Focus IOWA Iowa, Des Moines Skunk ILLINOIS Illinois, Rock INDIANA Wabash OHIO Statewide LOUISIANA Atchafalaya Near‐Term Action Basins
- 6. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri Near-Term Action Basins Near-Term Action Basins MULTI‐LCC MISSISSIPPI BASIN GULF HYPOXIA INITIATIVE Aligned
- 7. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri Aligned Near-Term Action Basins Near-Term Action Basins
- 8. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri Where nutrients originate Where nutrients accumulate 8 “Fields & Floodplains” Approach Create SinksReduce Sources
- 9. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri System Scale • Science & Targeting • Reallocate Existing Funds (e.g., Farm Bill) • Collaboration within TNC Multi‐state Scale • Supply Chain ‐ Private Sector • State & Local Funding ‐ Water Fund, City, etc. • Federal Allocation of Farm Bill • Large‐scale floodplain reconnection/restoration Strategies
- 10. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri Growers & Grower Organizations Processors Food Companies Retailers Input Companies Engage Supply Chain Leaders to Advance Nutrient Reduction Solutions Key Actions Now • Field to Market’s Fieldprint® Calculator • Soil Health Partnership • Midwest Row Crop Collaborative • 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program • Partnering with agriculture industry leaders
- 11. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri Water Funds Ohio Water Trust: A Model for Sustainable Nutrient Reduction Key Outcomes • Promote 4Rs of nutrient stewardship • Restore and protect wetlands • Reduce water treatment costs
- 12. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri #RAISETHEGRADE!
- 13. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri We’re Raising the Grade www.americaswatershed.org/reportcard • Advocating for $1 billion annually in new public and private investment in Watershed • Encouraging greater collaboration and improved information to better manage an increasingly complex system for multiple benefits. • Recognizing and supporting local leaders who develop and implement solutions and inviting their continuing participation as partners
- 14. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri • Focus on Levers: Improve Targeting, Align Funding, Recruit Champions • Focus action in Near‐Term Basins • Use “Fields & Floodplains” approach • Scale with Water Funds and Supply Chains Summary Next Steps
- 15. Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Management Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force | April 26, St. Louis, Missouri Closing slideTogether, we can ensure the Mississippi River Basin flourishes for generations to come. Questions & Discussion