This project is an installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin�s waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: cost-share efforts by private landowners within the North Branch and the Upper Elk Creek drainage basins to address agricultural nonpoint sources of pollution through the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) addressing sediment and nutrient loading and to address violations of the NR 151 Agricultural Performance Standards and Prohibitions relating to: erosion, tillage setback, phosphorus index, manure storage facilities-new/significant alterations, manure storage facilities-closure, manure storage facilities-existing failing/leaking, process wastewater handling, clean water diversions, nutrient management, prevention of overflow from manure storage facilities, prevention of unconfined manure piles in water quality management areas, prevention of direct runoff from a feedlot or stored manure into waters of the state, and prevention of unlimited livestock access.

This project is an installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin's waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: cost-share efforts by private landowners within the North Branch and the Upper Elk Creek drainage basins to address agricultural nonpoint sources of pollution through the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) addressing sediment and nutrient loading and to address violations of the NR 151 Agricultural Performance Standards and Prohibitions relating to: erosion, tillage setback, phosphorus index, manure storage facilities-new/significant alterations, manure storage facilities-closure, manure storage facilities-existing failing/leaking, process wastewater handling, clean water diversions, nutrient management, prevention of overflow from manure storage facilities, prevention of unconfined manure piles in water quality management areas, prevention of direct runoff from a feedlot or stored manure into waters of the state, and prevention of unlimited livestock access.