Implementation Strategy for NR 151 - Agricultural Nonpoint Performance Standards and Prohibitions

OVERVIEW

This document sets forth a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of Wisconsin’s agricultural performance standards and prohibitions, as defined in NR 151. If implemented consistently on a statewide basis, it will ensure that all landowners and other responsible parties comply with these standards and prohibitions. It will also bring accountability and organization to an otherwise complex and obscure redesigned nonpoint program. This document will evolve as needed as program partners gain more experience with implementing the performance standards and prohibitions.

While a successful agricultural nonpoint program will take the cooperative effort of multiple agencies, the framers of the redesign intended that Land Conservation Committees and Departments would play the lead role in the implementation of agricultural standards and prohibitions, using authorities and funding grants under Chapter 92, Wisconsin State Statutes. Thus, consistent with § 92.10(6)(a)5 and ATCP 50.12(2)(i) Wis. Admin. Code, the first component of this framework establishes that in their Land and Water Resource Management Plans, counties identify the strategy they will use locally to implement and ensure compliance with the State’s agricultural performance standards and prohibitions.

Preferably, these local strategies will be developed with input from local, state and federal cooperating agencies. Likewise, the resource management and/or work plans of other agencies should be developed with input from the county. This will help ensure everyone’s plan are somewhat consistent and complementary when it comes to implementing the state nonpoint standards. While resource and work plans communicate the activities of their respective agency, they do not always communicate the roles of other participating agencies or how we’ll all work together, however. Since clearly defined roles and responsibilities are critical for achieving a successful program, the second component of this framework provides that each participating agency clearly communicate and document its level of commitment towards each of the activities required to implement NR 151.

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