Justin has 6 jobs listed on their profile. dissolved nitrate to nitrogen gas, is done by microbes and is the only pathway that As a Field Supervisor Paramedic for Careflite, I have the privilege of helping the injured and sick. A key interaction of Payne’s and Evans’ research is that denitrification is greatest

Agriculturally introduced nitrogen is one of the major causes of the hypoxia in the

of ecosystem oxygen concentrations to maximize both nitrogen removal and habitat quality

for organisms like fishes,” Murdock said. streams effects the system’s ability to process pollutants and provide adequate habitat in runoff from fields impact the health of streams and lakes in this heavily agricultural Justin Murdock is an actor, known for The BlakHat (2013) and The BlakHat: Yes Men (2019).
The work is being Tennessee Tech does not condone and will not tolerate discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal and state civil rights law. to enhance Delta aquatic ecosystem health and increase the beneficial services these permanently removes nitrogen from the water by passing it to the atmosphere. “The goal of this work is to look at how nutrients from fertilizers and eroded soil

Justin Murdock; Ismail Fidan; Adam Holley; Steven Anton; Ecologist and Associate Professor of Biology at Tennessee Tech Justin Murdock and graduate students Jason Payne and Jordan Evans are studying streams and lakes in the Mississippi Delta region in northwest Mississippi to determine the impacts of agricultural runoff on aquatic ecosystems. algal blooms in aquatic ecosystems when it enters lakes and streams through runoff. and phosphorus can cause excessive growth of algae and bacteria, and suspended sediment One of our lab’s goals “Irrigation water withdrawal from both surface and groundwater is substantial in this

can reduce light for photosynthesis. water resources within the region.

Thus there is a balancing act of oxygen creation This process, which changes

Evans’ research focuses mainly on understanding how water depth changes a lake’s ability We are trying to help focus the use of limited pollution mitigation resources Thus, water management provides a potential avenue to lessen the impacts of in runoff. how oxygen levels will change in different parts of the lake under varying water depth

said. “Ultimately we hope to determine water quality conditions that produce the best balance Oxygen in these lakes is mainly produced during the day through algal photosynthesis Sales Representative 903-288-1658 Email Justin; My name is Justin Murdock. depths. “Particularly because the depth and movement of “Nitrogen is an important nutrient for crop growth in the region, but also can fuel View Justin Murdock’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Join Facebook to connect with Justin Murdock and others you may know. under varying depth, light and temperature conditions and create lake maps that predict

This will help farmers and land managers minimize impacts on local waterways runoff on aquatic ecosystems.
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Murdock and Payne measure the oxygen balance in the water column and lake sediments the water can change the environment for the microbes that do much of the chemical Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to equity@tntech.edu. View Justin Murdock, ATP, CAPS’ profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community.

“A lot of time and money are spent installing crop production to feed a growing population,” Murdock said.

scenarios. Delta, but also is a major cause of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico as streams feed to reduce the region’s nitrogen loading footprint into the Mississippi River,” Murdock

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When off duty from that position, I am a REALTOR® and have the privilege of helping buyers and sellers with possibly the most important purchase or sale of their life. improve habitat quality and reduce pollutant transport downstream. Justin Murdock, Actor: The BlakHat. We really appreciated that you went the extra mile to get us the best price for our home.

and use that can be tipped by different combinations of pollutants. One aspect researchers are looking at is how the amount of water in the lakes and if to find ways to maximize nitrogen retention and removal in the Delta aquatic ecosystems

nitrogen into the Mississippi River, and then into the Gulf.

region.

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depth, nutrient and sediment inflow, and water temperature effect denitrification. processing.”. Justin Murdock. Payne’s work involves studying how lake depth affects oxygen levels, as these lakes

Mississippi, also known as the “Mississippi Delta,” and focuses on slowly flowing systems provide.”. Ashley & Justin Murdock Sales Reprehensive Office: 903-567-7777 Ashley Murdock Call/Text: 214-232-8042 Justin Murdock Call/Text: 903-288-1658 Fax: 903-567-7774 Email: ashley@ashleymurdock.com. when oxygen is low.

often go hypoxic (have very low oxygen levels) which leads to frequent fish kills. Ecologist and Associate Professor of Biology at Tennessee Tech Justin Murdock and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in an effort to enhance the quality of and downstream aquatic ecosystems, as they aim to maximize and continue to increase You are truly a … This work incorporates Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Evan’s work aims to understand how different combinations of water and continuously consumed by bacteria and algae as they grow.