Impact of Land Management Practices on Long-term Nitrate Export in Exurban and Suburban Watersheds - Jenna Hassebrock

This study investigates how streams retain “memory” of nitrogen pollution from past land use. Using long-term data, it identifies a 3–5 year lag between nitrogen inputs and water quality impacts. It highlights the role of forests as natural filters and emphasizes managing both current and historical pollution to protect water supplies.