Grant: Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
University of Regina
$129,350.00
Strategic Analytical Approaches for Evaluation of Watershed Impacts Related to Agricultural Water and Climate Extremes
FY 2013-14
Summary
The proposed research tools and instruments are intended to provide and support long-term and sustainable training of highly qualified personnel (HQP) to evaluate specific methods and designs to enhance watershed management, focusing on rural and agricultural communities and in the context of economic development associated with natural resources and water consumption, accessibility and availability. Proficiency in using the proposed equipment will support HQP training, skills development, career enhancement, and value to industry. The equipment will be in use for a minimum of 40 hours each per month, with peak use in excess of 150 hours per month each. Applications include designing and testing rural and agricultural runoff water quality and treatment efficacy, including industrial water resource management, treatment and allocation; agricultural water resource management and environmental transport of sediments, bacteria and nutrients; and impacts of climate extremes (droughts and excess water) on water availability and resource management. Purchase of an automated chemistry analyzer, ultra-high speed centrifuge, and incubated shaker system is essential for successful completion the proposed research and training plans, with particular emphasis on HQP development. Data produced directly by or complementary to these pieces of equipment include the chemical, physical and biological properties of water that can affect industrial and agricultural productivity. These data are essential for improving watershed management and resource allocation and solving problems relate to optimizing engineering designs for water treatment and reuse. In a time of significant economic growth and expansion, access to high quality water in sufficient quantity is one key to sustained growth and attracting new industry to Saskatchewan and across the country. Water quality and quantity analyses focusing on the Prairie region to identify best management practices, optimized resource management and allocation, and subpotable water treatment designs relative to rural, agricultural, and industrial applications are essential for HQP skills training and career development.
Program
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Recipient
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
458487-2014
Name nom
McMartin, Dena
Department département
Engineering and Applied Science, Faculty of
Organization id
17
Institution établissement
University of Regina
Province en
Saskatchewan
Province fr
Saskatchewan
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2013
Competition year année de concours
2014
Award amount
129350
Program id
EQPEQ
Program name en
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Program name fr
Outils et instruments de recherche - catégorie 1 (<150 000$)
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1509
Committee name en
Civil, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Committee name fr
Génie civil, industriel et des systèmes
Area of application code
1206
Area of application group en
Advancement of knowledge
Area of application group fr
Avancement des connaissances
Area of application en
Engineering
Area of application fr
Génie
Research subject code
1500
Research subject group en
Environmental engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie de l'environnement
Research subject en
Environmental engineering
Research subject fr
Génie de l'environnement
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Strategic Analytical Approaches for Evaluation of Watershed Impacts Related to Agricultural Water and Climate Extremes
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
The proposed research tools and instruments are intended to provide and support long-term and sustainable training of highly qualified personnel (HQP) to evaluate specific methods and designs to enhance watershed management, focusing on rural and agricultural communities and in the context of economic development associated with natural resources and water consumption, accessibility and availability. Proficiency in using the proposed equipment will support HQP training, skills development, career enhancement, and value to industry. The equipment will be in use for a minimum of 40 hours each per month, with peak use in excess of 150 hours per month each. Applications include designing and testing rural and agricultural runoff water quality and treatment efficacy, including industrial water resource management, treatment and allocation; agricultural water resource management and environmental transport of sediments, bacteria and nutrients; and impacts of climate extremes (droughts and excess water) on water availability and resource management. Purchase of an automated chemistry analyzer, ultra-high speed centrifuge, and incubated shaker system is essential for successful completion the proposed research and training plans, with particular emphasis on HQP development. Data produced directly by or complementary to these pieces of equipment include the chemical, physical and biological properties of water that can affect industrial and agricultural productivity. These data are essential for improving watershed management and resource allocation and solving problems relate to optimizing engineering designs for water treatment and reuse. In a time of significant economic growth and expansion, access to high quality water in sufficient quantity is one key to sustained growth and attracting new industry to Saskatchewan and across the country. Water quality and quantity analyses focusing on the Prairie region to identify best management practices, optimized resource management and allocation, and subpotable water treatment designs relative to rural, agricultural, and industrial applications are essential for HQP skills training and career development.
