Using Microbial Source Tracking to Identify Potential Bacterial Sources in White Clay Creek to Target Best Management Practices and Implementation Strategies

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Scientists monitored fecal indicator bacteria in White Clay Creek during summer and identified potential bacterial contamination by molecular microbial source tracking.

Funded by:

2018-2020: White Clay Watershed Association and White Clay Creek Wild & Scenic River Program
2016-2017: White Clay Creek Wild & Scenic River Program

Principal Investigator: Jinjun Kan

Collaborator: Shane Morgan (White Clay Wild & Scenic River Program, 2018-2020)

Project Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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Using Microbial Source Tracking to Identify Potential Bacterial Sources in White Clay Creek to Target Best Management Practices and Implementation Strategies

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