Nutrient Reduction Decision Support Toolbox is intended for use by state and local agencies
and other organizations interested in reducing nutrients (nitrogen and
phosphorus) and other pollutants to our waterbodies. The toolbox
originated from the Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) Nutrient Reduction Priority
Issue Team (PIT) and its initiatives to reduce the size of the hypoxic
zone in the Gulf of Mexico as well as occurrences of hypoxic events across
The toolbox is based on a comprehensive and holistic framework for nutrient reduction developed through the collaborative interaction of local, state, and federal agencies; non-governmental organizations; agricultural producers; private businesses; and academic institutions.
Each of the drawers in the toolbox represents one of the 10 key decision elements that are essential to reducing nutrients and their impacts within our waters.
To get started, use the menu to the left, or jump to the navigable toolbox graphic, and select any drawer to see the information available on that topic.
The toolbox is intended to be an electronic repository for links to information related to each of the decision elements needed for a comprehensive approach to reducing nutrients for aquatic ecosystems.
Toolbox users will use this information to make decisions, either implicitly or explicitly, on each of these elements. The toolbox is intended to provide valuable information to assist in making these decisions.
Some of these documents are in Adobe PDF format. If you don't have Adobe Reader it can be downloaded for free HERE