Melissa Wilson

Assistant Professor

S425 Soils Building

Campus Mail: 6028A

Rm. 439 BorH, 1991 Upper Buford Circle

Saint Paul, MN 55108

mlw@umn.edu

+1 612 625 4276

Website(s)

Google Scholar Page

Twitter Account

University of Minnesota Manure Team - Twitter

Education

Ph.D. - Water Resources Science, Soil Science minor	University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN	2012
M.S. - Water Resources Science	University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN	2008
B.S. - Environmental Science, Geology minor	Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA	2006

Affiliated Graduate Programs

Land and Atmospheric Science

Research Area(s)

Contaminant Hydrology and Water Quality

Nutrient Management

Areas of Interest

Manure Management and Water Quality Program

Research

Due to potential issues with pathogens and excess nutrients being transported to our waterways, it is imperative to manage manure in a safe and environmentally sound manner. My research program focuses on two aspects: 1) evaluating manure handling techniques that reduce impacts on water quality and 2) filling knowledge gaps about manure nutrient cycling as farming practices and technologies change.

Extension

The ultimate objectives of my Extension program are to build awareness and increase adoption of manure handling best management practices in the state, increase connections and dialogue with stakeholders, improve the economic activity and sustainability of farms, and progress towards cleaner water for Minnesotans. My program is informed by stakeholder needs so that I can conduct innovative research and provide timely, science-based education to those involved with and impacted by manure management in Minnesota.

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