Chesapeake Assessment Scenario Tool (CAST)

<p><b>Open the Data Resource:</b> <a href='https://cast.chesapeakebay.net/' rel='nofollow ugc'>https://cast.chesapeakebay.net/</a></p> <p>The Chesapeake Assessment Scenario Tool, or CAST, is a web-based nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment load estimator tool that streamlines environmental planning. Users specify a geographical area, then select best management practices (BMPs) to apply on that area. CAST builds the scenario and provides estimates of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment load reductions. The cost of a scenario is also provided so that users may select the most cost-effective practices to reduce pollutant loads.</p> <p>In addition to scenario building, CAST includes the <a href='https://cast.chesapeakebay.net/Documentation/wipbmpcharts' rel='nofollow ugc'>BMP Assessment and Comparison Tool</a>, which allows users to compare data on the overall effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, most frequently implemented and overall costs of best management practices. CAST also includes the <a href='https://cast.chesapeakebay.net/PlanningTargets' rel='nofollow ugc'>TMDL Planning Target Comparisons Tool</a>, which allows users to compare the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load's 2025 Planning Targets against annual progress and other official scenarios.</p>