Using WEPP to Model Better Management Practices to Reduce Erosion of an Agricultural Field in Marcellus, New

Using the Water Erosion Prediction Project model, this study analyzes soil erosion and deposition values of an agricultural field located in Marcellus, New York that is currently suffering from erosion problems. Sensitivity and calibration analyses are performed on the model using observed data from the 1940s. Appropriate erosion control management practices including no-till crop management, terraces, and grass filter strips are simulated. Recommendations are given comparing the simulated erosion values and a cost-benefit analysis of each better management practice in an attempt to reduce erosion rates and maximize the field’s profitability