Costs of Reducing Nutrients from Riparian Buffers in Western Maryland

Abstract We estimate the economic cost of nutrient reductions from riparian buffers in two counties western Maryland. The costs and gains for farmers are estimated establishing under Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. For reductions, we utilize nitrogen phosphorus mitigation loads Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model own estimates our synoptic studies. show that reducing nutrients vary based on buffer type, its location, pollutant. also installing alongside existing forests could be a more cost-effective practice than other buffers.