Progress 09/15/24 to 09/14/25
Outputs Target Audience:For the first year of this project, the major focus has been acquiring the instrument, installation, familiarization, and method development. The team has targeted aquaculture and nursery associations for engagement to promote the use of this instrument in the agricultural fields. The plan is to target field days for the remainder of the summer to gather more interest in knowledge of dissolved organic matter. Changes/Problems:The major issue for year one funding was the instrument acquisition. From the start date of the award, there was a delay in getting the instrument from the manufacturer due to back-ordered parts. The successful installation did not occur until March 19th with the familiarization occuring mid-April. This has delayed the start of the project, but the accomplishments are reflected by the engagement and method development to date. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The lead graduate students have been trained and familiarized with the instrument. We have created an SOP and will begin to train other students affiliated with the projects. Two undergraduates have also been trained on the instrument for sample preparation, running, and data analysis. This has promoted graduate school opportunities. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Association presentations have been given to showcase future work and preliminary information for fluorescent dissolved organic matter. Hayes, M. Projects and Resources for Processors. American Shrimp Processors Association Annual Meeting. Lake Charles, LA. April 4, 2025? Hayes, M. Available Resources to Navigate Water Quality and Fishing. Louisiana Sea Grant Fisheries Summit. Slidell, LA. March 25, 2025 Hayes, M. Using Technology to Determine Water Quality Impact on Pond Health Landscape Education Day. Hammond, LA. February 27, 2025 Hayes, M., Understanding Pond Health through Water Quality Parameters. Southeast ANR Agent Training. Hammond, LA. November 5, 2024 What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The team will outline a project plan to start each objective, run samples from the various proposed objectives, and start publication for preliminary datasets.
Impacts What was accomplished under these goals?
Objective 1:Samples have been taken from various sites to perform method development and optimization. This will ensure data validity once the project timeline begins. Objective 2: Two trials have been conducted and analysis has begun. There were over 700 samples from the matrix trials. Method development has been completed and samples running daily. Objective 3:Meetings have been scheduled to build a program with alligator farmers for wastewater analysis. Objective 4: Samples have been taken from various sites to perform method development and optimization. This will ensure data validity once the project timeline begins.
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