What can I do with the tools in NutrientNet?
This web site is designed to help you explore watershed-based trading as a policy option for addressing water quality concerns. If you live in one of the watersheds with a pilot trading program (see the next section), you can use: • NutrientNet as an estimation tool to assess whether or not you should participate in the nutrient reduction market. NutrientNet allows you to take a first-cut look at the quantity of reductions that might be possible for you and at the likely costs of making the reductions. NutrientNet provides users, especially farmers (nonpoint sources) with a means of assessing the current baseline nutrient load and potential reductions achieved through implementation of best management practices. Farmers will need to verify the results with an extension agent or similar expert who is familiar with your operations for the reduction credits to be registered. • The Market section to review and post offers to buy and sell nutrient reductions. The section also provides a sum
