Sediment removal by prairie filter strips in row-cropped ephemeral watersheds
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Nutrient removal by prairie filter strips in agricultural landscapes
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Perennial filter strips reduce nitrate levels in soil and shallow groundwater after grassland-to-cropland conversion
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Infographic on STRIPS Benefits
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The STRIPS team designed an infographic (right) and one page description of the measured benefits of prairie strips benefits for soil, water quality, and wildlife, based on the team's experimental research at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Read more about Infographic on STRIPS Benefits
Wallaces Farmer article about STRIPS nutrient retention benefits
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(March, 2014) An article in Wallaces Farmer highlights the soil and water quality benefits of STRIPS. Click here to learn how STRIPS retain soil and nutrients on the field.
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FAQ: How does the placement of prairie strips affect water quality gains?
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How does the placement of prairie strips affect water quality gains?
While this is still an active area of research, there are a few guiding principles we can draw upon to try to maximize water quality gains.
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A Nutrient Reduction Strategy with Matt Helmers
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Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy
“The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy is a science and technology-based framework to assess and reduce nutrients to Iowa waters and the Gulf of Mexico. It is designed to direct efforts to reduce nutrients in surface water from both point and nonpoint sources in a scientific, reasonable and cost effective manner” (ISU, 2017b). Read more about A Nutrient Reduction Strategy with Matt Helmers
Chapter 3: Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face
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Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face
Read more about Chapter 3: Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face>Effects of native perennial vegetation buffer strips on dissolved organic carbon in surface runoff from an agricultural landscape
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USDA Farm Service Agency Supports Evaluation of Prairie Strips
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The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is contracting with the STRIPS team to evaluate the performance of prairie strips in comparison to traditional filter and buffer strip implementations supported by the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). This page explains this evaluation effort. Read more about USDA Farm Service Agency Supports Evaluation of Prairie Strips