Contact Lisa Donovan

Background

Lisa is currently a PhD researcher who's work focuses on reducing soil erosion from agricultural fields to improve raw drinking water quality. She previously obtained a double degree in Advanced Water Management (MSc) at Cranfield University and in Geosciences (specialization in hydrogeology and remediation of polluted soils) (French engineering degree). She is passionate about managing water resources sustainably.

Current activities

Lisa's current work revolves around simulating the impact of minimum tillage and cover crops on soil erosion using the modified Morgan-Morgan-Finney soil erosion model. The model could then be used as a decision support tool for water companies and land managers to better target mitigation options for water quality degradation and/or in-field soil erosion issues.

Clients

  • Anglian Water
  • Southern Water
  • Severn Trent PLC