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- Backyard Biodiversity (2020)Wilson, Chantel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-11-23)
- Effect of Golf Course Turfgrass Management on Water Quality of Non-tidal Streams in the Chesapeake Bay WatershedWilson, Chantel (Virginia Tech, 2015-04-09)Turfgrass management activities on golf courses have been identified as a possible source of Chesapeake Bay nutrient pollution. Total Maximum Daily Load goals are in place to reduce nutrient amounts entering the Bay. Dissertation investigations include (1) the role of golf course turfgrass management in nutrient deposition or attenuation in local streams, (2) estimations of total nitrogen (N) discharging to the watershed from stream outlet points as a function of land use and watershed area, and (3) other factors potentially affecting water quality on golf courses, including soil characteristics and use of best management practices (BMPs). Total N, nitrate-N, ammonium-N, phosphate-phosphorus (P), streamwater temperature, specific conductance (SpC), pH and dissolved oxygen (DO) were sampled at 12-14 golf course stream sites in the James River and Roanoke River watersheds during baseflow conditions. Discharge was determined at outflow locations. Unit-area loads (UALs) were calculated from monitoring data. These UALs were then compared to UALs from Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model land use acreages and simulated loads for corresponding watershed segments. Virginia golf course superintendents were also surveyed to determine BMP use. No consistent impairment trends were detected for streamwater temperature, SpC, pH, or DO at any of the sites. Outflow NO3-N was below the 10 mg L-1 EPA drinking water standard. However, some sites may be at increased risk for benthic impairment with total N concentrations >2 mg L-1, as suggested by VADEQ. Significant increases in nitrate-N at OUT locations were measured at four sites, whereas decreases were measured at two sites. Ammonium-N significantly decreased at two sites. Golf course N UALs calculated from baseflow monitoring were lower than or similar to UALs estimated for forested areas in the associated watershed segment at seven out of the 12 sites. Golf course UALs ranged from 1.3-87 kg N ha-1 yr-1. Twenty-one of 32 surveyed BMPs had an adoption rate ≥50% among survey respondents. In most cases, presence of golf courses generally does not appear to significantly degrade baseflow water quality of streams in this study. Management level appears to be an influencing factor on water quality and concerns may be heightened in urban areas.
- Grass, Goats, and Uninvited Guests! Small Ruminant (Goat and Sheep) parasitology and diagnostics. Facilitator's guideWilson, Chantel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)Parasitology and diagnostics in small ruminants
- Maintenance Calendar for Cool-Season Turfgrass Lawns in VirginiaGoatley, Michael; Askew, Shawn D.; Cataldi, Derik; Wilson, Chantel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-02-03)A month by month maintenance calendar for cool-season turfgrass lawns in Virginia. The calendar includes the following maintenance activities; seeding fertilization, pre and post herbicide, cultivation and dethatching.
- Maintenance Calendar for Cool-Season Turfgrasses in VirginiaGoatley, Mike; Askew, Shawn D.; Cataldi, Derik; Wilson, Chantel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-09-25)Treatment schedule for cool grasses in Virginia including when to plant, fertilize, spray and spread herbicides
- Maintenance Calendar for Warm-Season Lawns in VirginiaGoatley, Michael; Askew, Shawn D.; McCall, David S.; Cataldi, Derik; Wilson, Chantel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-02-25)A month by month maintenance calendar for warm-season lawns in Virginia. The calendar includes the following maintenance activities; seeding fertilization, pre and post herbicide, cultivation and dethatching.
- Maintenance Calendar for Warm-Season Lawns in VirginiaGoatley, Mike; Askew, Shawn D.; McCall, David S.; Wilson, Chantel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019)Treatment schedule for warm grasses in Virginia including when to plant, fertilize, spray and spread herbicides
- A Spreadsheet-Based Calculator for Lawn Fertilizer and Lime Applications in VirginiaWilson, Chantel; Goatley, Michael (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-11-19)Discusses the use of a lawn fertilizer and lime calculator to improve lawn maintenance.
- A Spreadsheet-Based Calculator for Lawn Fertilizer and Lime Applications in VirginiaWilson, Chantel; Goatley, Michael (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-11-19)This document is an Excel spreadsheet to use in calcuting proper use of fertilizers and lime in lawns.
- A Spreadsheet-Based Soil Test Converter for Turfgrass Professionals and Nutrient Management Planning in VirginiaWilson, Chantel; Goatley, Michael (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-11-19)Discusses the use of a spreadsheet calculator to help with interpretation of soil test results, and decisions for the application of fertilizers appropriate for turf grasses.
- A Spreadsheet-Based Soil Test Converter for Turfgrass Professionals and Nutrient Management Planning in Virginia - WorkbookWilson, Chantel; Goatley, Michael (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-11-19)This Excel spreadsheet calculator helps with assessing soil test results, and decisions for the application of fertilizers appropriate for turf grasses.
- State 4-H UpdateProudfoot, Chad N.; Johnson, Jeremy; Fisher, Sandra; Saville, Joi; Bonnett, Erika; Price, Tonya T.; Snyder, Glenda; Wilson, Chantel; Smith, Maurice (2020-01-30)
- Teen Summit – Erika Bonnett and Tonya Price
- State 4‐H Day at the Capitol – Glenda Snyder
- 4‐H Camping and Shooting Education Update – Sam Fisher
- 2020 State 4‐H Congress – Chad Proudfoot and Glenda Snyder
- 2020 iCongress – Maurice Smith
- Master Track Training and Youth and Family Summit – Joi Saville
- VSU 4‐H Updates – Maurice Smith and Chantel Wilson
- What is COVID-19?Wilson, Chantel (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-04-28)In 2020, we have had a new challenge because of new virus “SARS-COV-2” or COVID-19. The virus has caused many people to get sick, us to need to stay home, and make sure we are using good practices like washing our hands. One of the important things that many people in the medical field are doing right now, is trying to find ways to learn and fight the new virus. It takes people from many different jobs and careers to do this! Some jobs that are important to studying a new virus are researchers, biochemist, doctors, epidemiologist (doctor who studies diseases), computer scientist and graphic designers. Each job is very important. In this activity we are going to look at some of the models that are created by graphic designers and computer scientist for researchers and doctors to study the new virus!