Interdisciplinary Approaches to Identification & Mitigation of NPS Water Quality Impacts Geosciences (Hydrology), Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Environmental) and E

在整个美国，非点源水污染造成的河流污染比任何其他来源造成的污染都要长，而且对地下水退化也有很大的影响。水污染的非点源包括市政、工业、农业、矿山排水、能源生产和娱乐。该培训项目由一支强大而成功的跨学科研究团队提供支持，将水量和水质分析与非点源水污染的控制和修复相结合。重点将是扩大基础科学知识，将其应用于确定和量化水污染的非点源，以及为减轻某一特定问题选择最合适的替代办法。这个项目有能力，预计还会扩大。培训方案中的创新结构组件包括：1。科罗拉多州立大学和怀俄明大学（EPSCoR大学）之间的合作安排。2. 流域科学、土木工程、牧场科学和农学（水化学）之间的跨学科努力。3. 积极招募女性、包括印第安人在内的少数民族和残疾人。4. 实施“项目管理”方法，以改善参与者之间的沟通，并提高学员的保留率。

Throughout the United States, non-point sources of water pollution are responsible for contamination of more miles of stream than any other source, and also contribute substantially to groundwater degradation. Non-point sources of water pollution include municipalities, industries, agriculture, mine drainage, energy production and recreation. This training program, which is supported by a strong and successful interdisciplinary research team, combines water quantity and water quality analysis with control and remediation of non- point source water pollution. Emphasis will be on expanding basic scientific knowledge with applications to identification and quantification of non-point sources of water pollution and selection of the most suitable alternative for mitigation of a particular problem. There is capacity for the program, which is expected to expand. Innovative structural components in the training program include: 1. A consortial arrangement between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming (EPSCoR University). 2. An interdisciplinary effort between Watershed Sciences, Civil Engineering, Range Science, and Agronomy (water chemistry). 3. An active recruiting program for women, minorities including Native Americans, and those with disabilities. 4. Implementation of a "project management" approach to improve communications among participants and improve trainee retention.