Dual Mission for Land and Marine Farming
The frequency and intensity of precipitation events in the Puget Sound is increasing in which the transport of soil, plant residues and importantly, fecal coliform and manure pathogens occur more often. These changing climate conditions will continue to have significant water quality implications for safe shellfish harvests. Livestock producers must adapt to farming conditions involving shorter periods of intense precipitation, must plan and must be prepared to make real-time management decisions during the rainy season to prevent pollution.
