9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Christopher Weisener |
Tracking Seasonal Nutrient Load in Greenhouse Storm Water Retention: Phase II The Leamington Tributaries are unique in the Canadian Lake Erie watershed with respect to the concentration and spatial extent of Greenhouse operations which have more than doubled from 2011-2020. To determine whether greenhouse ponds pose a risk to nutrient management in these watersheds a focused study was implemented. Identifying and monitoring nutrient (Nitrogen ,Phosphorous) retention within the ponds is critical to mitigating their impact on the surrounding watershed. Data collected from this study is being used to create a risk management approach that will determine the overall water quality from season to season. Outcomes relating to the second phase of the study which focuses on seasonal trends from 2020 t0 2022 will be discussed. |
Thomas Graham
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CEA Water Werewolves: There are no silver bullets Greenhouse and growth chamber water management is complex and there is no silver bullet that will address the myriad of water management challenges facing growers. Exacerbating these challenges are the seemingly endless treatment technology options that growers need to sift through to find the right solution for their operation. Dr. Graham will be addressing these issues and offering insight into some of the technologies available and how they may/may not work to meet the challenges Controlled Environment Agriculture water management.
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Els Vanbeckevoort |
Digital Water Quality Management – Consistent water quality - the future is now Based on several case studies and real world-data, continuous water quality monitoring and control software can improve water health, making water re-use easier while reducing chemical, water, scrap, time and energy waste, as well as protecting infrastructure and the environment. Using machine-learning, advanced KPI analytics, and know-how, digital water quality management platforms have the potential to reduce the risk of water operations, while improving the control, cost, safety, and quality of water, for those whose water systems are mission-critical. |
*approximately 30-minute presentations