Agricultural Runoff Management Publications

Several publications are available from the DNR Agricultural Runoff Management Section to assist operators. These include:

• Wisconsin's Runoff Rules: What Farmers Need to Know - Wisconsin’s rules to control polluted runoff from farms, as well as other sources, went into effect October 1, 2002.   The state Legislature passed the rules to help protect Wisconsin's lakes, streams and groundwater.  What does this mean for farmers?  See the details inside the brochure:
  DNR Pub. No. WT 756-2004 [PDF 659KB]

  For more information, contact your county conservation department. Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Directory 2008 - 2010 [exit DNR]

• UWEX Agriculture "Choices" Publications

  • Manure Management Choices [exit DNR]
  • Residue Management Choices [exit DNR]
  • Farmland Management Choices [exit DNR]

• Other UW Extension Publications [exit DNR]

• Manure Storage for Wisconsin's Dairy Farmers - Agricultural Spills and How to Handle Them [PDF 259KB]

• A Guide to Agricultural Conservation Easements - Conservation Easements Brochure [PDF, 246KB]

DISCLAIMER: Information on this page is provided for education purposes only. Contact a member of the DNR Ag. Runoff Management Program Staff with any questions.