How Governments Can Use Satellite Data and AI to Monitor Nutrient Reduction Programs

Excess nitrogen and phosphorus can leach into waterways and cause significant environmental damage, including harmful algal blooms and the loss of aquatic biodiversity. Many state and local governments already use free public satellite data to monitor best management practices such as cover cropping and riparian stream buffers. However, these data sources can be incomplete and difficult to analyze.

Near-daily satellite data and AI-driven analysis are transforming how state and local governments monitor agricultural runoff. In this webinar, GovExec will explore how Agrograph uses multiple datasets, including near-daily Earth data from Planet Labs, to track best management practices with greater accuracy and generate AI-powered insights. Experts will discuss how near-daily satellite imagery enhances water-quality programs, improves compliance monitoring, and optimizes conservation efforts, leading to more effective nutrient reduction strategies.