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 The NSAC is one of five working groups identified to aid in the
implementation of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
The science experts will guide the development of nutrient water
quality standards to protect aquatic life in Illinois waters.
Members of the Nutrient Science Advisory Committee are:
- Dr. Todd Royer, Indiana University
- Dr. Matt Whiles, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Dr. Walter Hill, University of Illinois and Oak Ridge
Laboratory (retired)
- Dr. Candice Bauer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 5
- Paul Terrio, United States Geological Survey, Champaign,
IL
- Dr. Doug McLaughlin, National Council for Air and Stream
Improvement, Western Michigan University
This group of experts was nominated by stakeholder sectors
represented in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy
Policy Working Group. The NSAC will help guide the Illinois EPA
on the development of numeric nutrient water quality standards
by determining the numeric criteria most appropriate for
Illinois streams and rivers based on the best available science.
The Committee is tasked with the review and analysis of
available data, research results, statistical analyses, data
from other states, U.S. EPA guidance and other pertinent
information. Following the review and analysis, the committee
will propose the appropriate numeric nutrient water quality
standards for Illinois. Illinois EPA and stakeholders will
develop a plan for implementing the standards. Illinois EPA will
then file rulemaking with the Illinois Pollution Control Board
for the proposed numeric nutrient water quality standards.
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The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy outlines best
management practices to reduce nutrient losses from point sources
such as wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities, and
non-point sources, including runoff from farm fields and city
streets. It uses scientific assessments to target the most critical
watersheds and to build upon existing state and industry programs.
The goal is to reduce the amount of total phosphorus and
nitrate-nitrogen reaching Illinois waters and leaving the state by
45 percent.
The Strategy and additional information is available at:
http://www.epa.illinois.gov/topics/water-quality/watershed-management/excess-nutrients/nutrient-loss-reduction-strategy/index.
[Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency & Illinois Department of Agriculture]
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