Introduction

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In publication: A Phosphorus Primer
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  • Introduction
    • Sources of Phosphorus Pollution …2
    • Phosphorus Enrichment in Surface Waters – Lakes, Rivers and Streams …3
  • Understanding Phosphorus in Rural Areas
    • Agricultural Non-Point Sources of Phosphorus …7
    • Agricultural Point Sources of Phosphorus …11
    • Phosphorus Transport to Surface Waters …12
    • Non-Agricultural Sources of Phosphorus …16
  • Best Management Practices for Phosphorus
    • BMP Summary Table, By Farm Type …18
    • BMPs for On-Farm Point Sources of Phosphorus …20
    • BMPs for On-Farm Non-Point Sources of Phosphorus …27