2023 WLEB Conference: Non-Point Source Monitoring

Watch Michael Alexander from Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy discuss targets for non-point source reductions and monitoring tools. Alexander's presentation includes data from various gauge stations, with a particular emphasis on the River Raisin, highlighting the variability in nutrient loads related to flow patterns.
Alexander present results from a study conducted in 2016-2018, emphasizing the importance of understanding instantaneous loads during wet weather events. He showcases new gauge stations in Western Lake Erie and discusses the selection criteria for these locations, considering nutrient loads, watershed planning, and partnership opportunities.
Alexander presents data visualization techniques and a decision matrix for station selection, outlining ongoing and future efforts, including collaboration with USGS, monitoring frequency adjustments, and a long-term non-point source monitoring strategy. He concludes with intermediate and long-term goals, such as model recalibration, evaluating BMP effectiveness, and assessing progress toward the overall reduction target.