BIOSOLIDS INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

• Sponsoring Institution: Other Cooperating Institutions
• Project Status: COMPLETE
• Funding Source: STATE
• Reporting Frequency: Annual
• Accession No.: 0164664
• Project Start Date: Jan 1, 1994
• Project End Date: Jun 30, 2005
• Program Code: [(N/A)]- (N/A)

Recipient Organization
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE
SEATTLE,WA 98195

Performing Department
ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES

Non Technical Summary
(N/A)

Animal Health Component

70%

Research Effort Categories

Basic

30%

Applied

70%

Developmental

(N/A)

Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
102	0199	2061	25%
102	0199	3030	25%
403	0199	2061	25%
403	0199	3030	25%

Knowledge Area
403 - Waste Disposal, Recycling, and Reuse; 102 - Soil, Plant, Water, Nutrient Relationships;

Subject Of Investigation
0199 - Soil and land, general;

Field Of Science
2061 - Pedology; 3030 - Information and communication;

Keywords

biological products

solids

recycling

demonstration

waste management

education programs

public education

information dissemination

research programs

government regulation

land application

soils

soil chemistry

education

organic waste

waste handling methods

Goals / Objectives
The objective of this project is research on biosolids recycling and demonstration using proper biosolids management techniques. Beneficial use of biosolids including agricultural and forestry applications, land reclamation and composting, have proven to be acceptable, and, in most cases, preferable to disposal. Biosolids producers and others involved in biosolids are discovering that a variety of factors such as public perception of biosolids, changing regulations and new technologies, have created three major needs. These needs fall into the following categories: 1) Education/information, 2) Research/demonstrations, 3) Regulatory influence. It is proposed that the University of Washington College of Forest Resources in cooperation with Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service continue to operate the Biosolids Information and Education Program which provides the Northwest Biosolids Management Association (NBMA) with technical and education support.

Project Methods
The approach of this project, for the College of Forest Resources portion, is implementation of a variety of activities associated with key program elements. Several of these activites shall occur at the University of Washington's Charles Lathrop Pack Demonstration Forest, the center of biosolids research for the last 15 years. Program elements include public information, regulation development, research, technology, pretreatment, and Northwest Biosolids Management Center full cooperative.

Progress 01/01/94 to 06/30/05

Outputs
previously submitted 2005

Impacts
previously submitted, 2005

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/01 to 09/30/02

Outputs
The Biosolids Information and Education Program, managed by the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University Cooperative Extension (WSU), finished its fourteenth year of activity in 2001. The purpose of this program continues to be to act as a technical resource for biosolids generators, users, regulators and the general public. The program is funded by over 200 entities throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia, who are members of the Northwest Biosolids Management Association (NBMA). Activities included:

1. Operation of a visitor's center, providing scheduled tours and presentations of biosolids recycling demonstrations at Pack Forest,
2. Improvement and upkeep of a Biosolids Use Interpretive Area,
3. Making presentations at meetings of special interest groups, societies, councils, etc.,
4. Conducting workshops,
5. Operating a biosolids use reference library,
6. Assisting in the development and interpretation of regulations involving biosolids use,
7. Conducting a soil quality study funded by the entire NBMA,
8. Update of a literature review on the environmental effects of biosolids management, and
9. Conducting special research projects requested by members. Specific research has during the last year included:
   1. Gravel pit restoration studies,
   2. The effect of fertilization and metals on N fixation by Alnus Rubra, and
   3. Solar drying studies for biosolids.

Impacts
The purpose of this program continues to be to act as a technical resource for biosolids generators, users, regulators and the general public. The program is funded by over 200 entities throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia who are members of the Northwest Biosolids Management Association (NBMA).

Publications

• No publications reported this period

Progress 10/01/00 to 09/30/01

Outputs
The Biosolids Information and Education Program, managed by the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University Cooperative Extension (WSU) finished its fourteenth year of activity in 2001. The purpose of this program continues to be to act as a technical resource for biosolids generators, users, regulators and the general public. The program is funded by over 200 entities throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia who are members of the Northwest Biosolids Management Association (NBMA).

Activities included: 1) operation of a visitor's center, providing scheduled tours and presentations of biosolids recycling demonstrations at Pack Forest, 2) improvement and upkeep of a Biosolids Use Interpretive Area, 3) making presentations at meetings of special interest groups, societies, councils, etc., 4) conducting workshops, 5) operating a biosolids use reference library, 6) assisting in the development and interpretation of regulations involving biosolids use, 7) conducting a soil quality study funded by the entire NBMA, 8) update of a literature review on the environmental effects of biosolids management, and 9) conducting special research projects requested by members.

Specific research during the last year has included: a) gravel pit restoration studies, b) The effect of fertilization and metals on N fixation by Alnus Rubra, c) solar drying studies for biosolids, and d) carbon sequestration as impacted by biosolids fertilization.

Impacts
The purpose of this program continues to be to act as a technical resource for biosolids generators, users, regulators and the general public. The program is funded by over 200 entities throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia who are members of the Northwest Biosolids Management Association (NBMA).

Publications

• Rosenfeld, P.E., and C.L. Henry, 2002. (In press). Activated Carbon and Wood Ash Sorption of Wastewater, Compost, and Biosolids Odorants. Water Environment Research.
• Rosenfeld, P.E., Henry, C, L. and Bennett, D., 2002. (in press) Wastewater dewatering polymer affect on biosolids odor emissions and microbial activity. Water Environment Research.
• Henry, C.L. , D.W. Cole and R.B. Harrison. 2000. Nitrate Leaching from Fertilization of Three Douglas-fir Stands with Biosolids. The Forest Alternative Symposium Proceedings.
• Henry, C.L. 2000. The Role of Nitrogen in Residuals Management. The Forest Alternative Symposium Proceedings.
• Harrison, R., C. Henry, D. Xue, J. Canary, P. Leonard, and R. King. 2000. The fate of metals in land application systems. The Forest Alternative Symposium Proceedings.
• Bennett, D., and C. Henry. 2000. Monitoring water quality in watersheds following biosolids application. The Forest Alternative Symposium Proceedings.

Progress 10/01/97 to 09/30/98

Outputs
The Biosolids Information and Education Program, managed by the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University Cooperative Extension (WSU) finished its tenth year of activity in 1997. The purpose of this program continues to be to act as a technical resource for biosolids generators, users, regulators and the general public. The program is funded by over 200 entities throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia who are members of the Northwest Biosolids Management Association (NBMA). Activities included: 1) operation of a visitor's center, providing scheduled tours and presentations of biosolids recycling demonstrations at Pack Forest, 2) improvement and upkeep of a Biosolids Use Interpretive Area, 3) making presentations at meetings of special interest groups, societies, councils, etc., 4) conducting workshops, 5) operating a biosolids use reference library, 6) assisting in the development and interpretation of regulations involving biosolids use, 7) conducting a soil quality study funded by the entire NBMA, 8) update of a literature review on the environmental effects of biosolids management, and 9) conducting special research projects requested by members. Specific research has during the last year included: a) Air quality studies (effect of polymers on odor, use of ash to reduce odors, odors produced by different biosolids), b) Microbial soil quality (effect of polymers on microbes, effect of ash on microbes, long term effect of biosolids on microbes), c) Water quality studies (subsurface transport of N and P on steep slopes), d) Application technology (new system for application to steep slopes), and f) Use in poplar plantations.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• Henry, C., and D. Cole. 1998. Use of biosolids in the forest: Technology, economics and regulations. Biomass and Bioenergy.
• Zabowski, D., and C. Henry. 1997. Soil and foliar nitrogen following fertilization of ponderosa pine. New Zealand J. of Forestry Science.
• Harrison, R.B., D.W. Cole, C.L. Henry. 1997. Secondary impacts of ameliorative practices on nutrient retention and availability in forest soils. Forest Ecology and Management.
• Yang, L., and C. Henry. 1997. Study on the fixation of heavy metals in tire fire ash by biosolids. Agro-Environmental Protection 16(3):97-101.
• Yang, L. D. Xue, C. Henry, and R. Harrison. 1998. Effect of biosolids on the nitrogen cycle and nitrate leaching. Agro-Environmental Protection 16(4):182-186.
• Yang, L. D. Xue, C. Henry, and R. Harrison. 1998. A review: Biosolids application and the effect on heavy metalss. Agro-Environmental Protection 16(5):227-231.
• Henry, C., and R. Harrison. 1998. Environmental Effects of Biosolids Management. NBMA publication.
• Henry, C., and P. Leonard. 1998. A New Paradigm to Tailoring Compost Standards. Proceedings, Beltsville Symposium on Co-Utilization of Residuals.

Progress 10/01/96 to 09/30/97

Outputs
The Biosolids Information and Education Program, managed by the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University Cooperative Extension (WSU) finished its tenth year of activity in 1997. The purpose of this program continues to be to act as a technical resource for biosolids generators, users, regulators and the general public. Activities included: 1) operation of a visitor's center, providing scheduled tours and presentations of biosolids recycling demonstrations at Pack Forest, 2) improvement and upkeep of a Biosolids Use Interpretive Area, 3) making presentations at meetings of special interest groups, societies, councils, etc., 4) conducting workshops, 5) operating a biosolids use reference library, 6) assisting in the development and interpretation of regulations involving biosolids use, 7) conducting a soil quality study funded by the entire NBMA, 8) update of a literature review on the environmental effects of biosolids management, and 9) conducting special research projects requested by members. Specific research has during the last year included: a) Nitrogen dynamic of biosolids applied in the forest and agricultural lands, b) Impact of watersheds receiving biosolids treatments, c) Fate of constituents following land application, d) Effect on understory vegetation, e) Effect on bioremediation of a Superfund site in Idaho, and f) Use in poplar plantations.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• HENRY, C. & VAN HAM, M. 1996. Biosolids Management in the Pacific Northwest: an Overview of Land Application Programs. Proceedings of Land Application of Wastes in Au. and NZ: Research and Practice. 29
• HENRY, C. The new book of biosolids management and roles of sustainability. Proceedings of Land Application of Wastes in Australia and New Zealand: Research and Practice. 29 Sept - 4 Oct.
• HENRY, C. Biosolids and nitrogen management in forest ecosystems. Proceedings of Land Application of Wastes in Australia and New Zealand: Research and Practice. 29 Sept - 4 Oct.
• HENRY, C., HARRISON, R., & COLE, D. 1996. Effect of use of organic residuals on forest ecosystems. In Environmental Influence of Soil Amendments on Biotic Systems. Lewis Publishers.
• HENRY, C., and COLE, D. Use of biosolids in the forest: Technology, economics and regulations. Accepted New Zealand J. of For. Sci.

Progress 10/01/95 to 09/30/96

Outputs
The Biosolids Information and Education Program, managed by the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University Cooperative Extension (WSU) finished its eith year of activity in 1996. The purpose of this program continues to be to act as a technical resource for biosolids generators, users, regulators and the general public. The program is funded by over 190 entities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia who are members of the Northwest Biosolids Management Association (NBMA). Activities included: 1) operation of a visitor's center with scheduled tours/presentations of biosolids recycling demonstrations at Pack Forest, 2) improvement/upkeep of a Biosolids Use Interpretive Area, 3) presentations at meetings of interest groups, societies, councils, etc., 4) workshops, 5) a biosolids use reference library, 6) assisting in developing and interpreting regulations involving biosolids use, 7) conducting soil quality study funded by the entire NBMA, 8) update of a literature review on the environmental effects of biosolids management, and 9) special research projects requested by members. Specific research has during the last year included: a) Nitrogen dynamic of biosolids applied in forest and agricultural lands, b) Impact of watersheds receiving biosolids treatments, c) Fate of constituents after land application, d) effect on understory vegetation, e) effect on vegetation/wildlife in a power line right of way, and f) Use in poplar plantations.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• Harrison, R.B., et al. 1995. Mechanisms of Negative Secondary Impacts of Management Practices on Forest Productivity. Submitted, to be published in Mechanisms of Sustaining Long-Term Forestry Productivity Symposium Proceedings. Soil Science
• Henry, C., R. Harrison and D. Cole. Nitrate leaching from fertilization of three Douglas-fir stands with municipal biosolids.
• Henry, C. and D. Zabowski. Volatile Losses of Nitrogen Following Fertilization of Ponderosa Pine.
• Zabowski, D., and C. Henry. (accepted) Soil and foliar nitrogen following fertilization of ponderosa pine. (New Zealand J. of Forestry Science)
• Henry, C. L., R. B. Harrison and D. W. Cole. 1995. Forestry. In J.E. Rechcigl (ed) Soil Amendments: Impacts on Biotic Systems. Agriculture and Environment Series. Lewis Publishers. Boca Raton, Florida.
• Henry, C., M. Van Ham, R. King, and P. Leonard. 1994. Fertilizing forests with biosolids: Experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Water Environment Specialty Conference Proceedings. Washington D. C. June 1994.
• Henry, C. 1995. Best Management Guidelines for Application of Biosolids to Forest Lands. Washington Department of Ecology.
• Harrison, R., D. Cole, C. Henry. Secondary impacts of ameliorative practices on nutrient retention and availability in forest soils. Accepted by Forest Ecology.

Progress 10/01/93 to 09/30/94

Outputs
The Biosolids Information and Education Program, managed by the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University Cooperative Extension (WSU) finished its sixth year of activity in 1994. The purpose of this program continues to be to act as a technical resource for biosolids generators, users, regulators and the general public. The program is funded by over 190 entities throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia who are members of the Northwest Biosolids Management Cooperative (NBMA). Activities included: 1) operation of a visitor's center, providing scheduled tours and presentations of biosolids recycling demonstrations at Pack Forest, 2) upkeep of a Biosolids Use Interpretive Area, 3) making presentations at meetings of special interest groups, societies, councils, etc., 4) conducting workshops, 5) operating a biosolids use reference library, 6) assisting in the development and interpretation of regulations involving biosolids use, 7) conducting a relative trace element uptake study funded by the entire NBMA, and 8) conducting special research projects requested by members. Specific research has during the last year included: a) Nitrogen dynamic of biosolids applied in the forest, b) Health of trees receiving biosolids treatments, c) Fate of constituents following land application, d) Effect on wildlife, e) Use in pine plantations, and f) Use in poplar plantations.===.

Impacts
(N/A)

Publications

• NO PUBLICATIONS REPORTED THIS PERIOD.