Hypoxia Task Force

Hosts: Carmen Agouridis, Ph.D., P.E., M.P.P., Extension Associate Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Kentucky and Amanda Gumbert, Ph.D., Extension Specialist for Water Quality, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Guests: Dr. Mike Schmitt, Associate Dean for Extension, University of Minnesota and Dr. Beth Baker, Assistant Extension Professor, Mississippi State University

Episode 19: Hypoxia Task Force

In this episode, Amanda meets with Drs. Schmitt and Baker in Washington, D.C. to discuss the goals of the Hypoxia Task Force. Learn about hypoxia, its causes, what the task force is working on, and how Kentucky farmers play a role in protecting our state's and nation's waters.

Episode Transcript: Click here to access the episode transcript which includes links.

Explore More: Want to learn more about hypoxia and protecting Kentucky's waters?

Extension publications

• Reducing Stormwater Pollution (AEN-106)

Videos

• UK Watershed Protection and Restoration (multiple videos)

Websites

• Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force (USEPA)
• SERA-46 (North Central Region Water Network)
• Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act (University of Kentucky)
• Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act Planning Tool (University of Kentucky)