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Assessing Constructed Wetlands for Beneficial Use of Saline-Sodic Water: Author: Kirkpatrick, Amber Denise; Date: 2005-05-15; Program: Land Resources and Environmental Sciences; Abstract: Changes in agricultural practices, and irrigation strategies combined with natural processes, have led to increased salinization of soil and water resources worldwide. Coal bed methane (CBM) development in the Powder River Basin of Montana and Wyoming results in the co-production of large volumes of sodic and moderately saline discharge water, and represents a potential source of salinization of soil and water resources. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of constructed wetlands as a tool for CBM product water management. This was accomplished by assessing seasonal water...; Download File | View full details

Water Use Potential and Salt Tolerance of Riparian Species in Saline-Sodic Environments: Author: Sessoms, Holly Nicol; Date: 2004-08-15; Program: Land Resources and Environmental Sciences; Abstract: Salinization of soil and water resources exists on a global scale, largely due to irrigated agriculture in semi-arid climates. Coal bed methane (CBM) development, resulting in the co-production of saline-sodic discharge water, is a potential new source of salinzation in the Powder River Basin of Montana and Wyoming. Constructed wetlands may serve to reduce CBM product water volumes while applying saline-sodic product water to a beneficial use. The objective of this study was to assess the potential of constructed wetlands as a new management tool for CBM product water management. To accomplish...; Download File | View full details

Armored stanchion cattle water access effects on E. coli, suspended sediment, and nutrient loading to spring creeks: Author: Sigler, William Adam; Date: 2008-08-15; Program: Land Resources and Environmental Sciences; Abstract: Livestock grazing activities contribute to impairment of 5,200 miles of Montana streams. Implementation of most water quality improvement efforts addressing this issue is voluntary. Thus, it is important to present land owners with simple, cost effective approaches to mitigate water quality impairment. An armored stanchion (AS) water access was designed, implemented, and tested on Thompson and Story Creeks near Belgrade, MT. Riparian fencing was constructed to allow access at a water gap where the AS was constructed. The AS allows animals to access spring creek water to drink but does not allo...; Download File | View full details