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Nitrogen
Working Group

The Nitrogen Working Group at the University of Virginia works to measure, understand, and reduce the University’s nitrogen footprint through research, tools, and community engagement.

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Our Teams

Data Team

Tracks, analyzes, and models UVA’s nitrogen footprint to inform research, planning, and reduction strategies.

Morven Team

Conducts field-based research and land management work at Morven Sustainability Lab to better understand nitrogen cycling and impacts.

Outreach Team

Engages the UVA and Charlottesville communities through education, partnerships, and creative outreach around nitrogen and sustainability.

Reducing Nitrogen for a Healthier Environment

The University of Virginia is working to reduce nitrogen losses to the environment by 30% by 2030, building on a legacy of leading-edge nitrogen research and action.

Nitrogen Working Group Data Team presenting research findings

 

Why Nitrogen?

Reactive nitrogen plays an essential role in food and energy systems, yet excess nitrogen contributes to air and water pollution, ecosystem degradation, and human health impacts. Reducing nitrogen losses is critical to protecting environmental quality and advancing long-term sustainability goals.

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