On the other hand, if the basin as a whole is not achieving compliance, further investigation will be undertaken to determine the source of the problem. The BMP effort is, at this time, a purely voluntary effort. Landowners should begin now to plan and implement BMPs on their property. As this effort progresses, a well thought out, implemented and documented plan may be an invaluable asset in discussions with regulators. The Cattlemen's BMP manual was written for the members of the Florida Cattlemen's Association.
Copies are available free of charge to the membership.
The manual is a comprehensive look at developing a nutrient management plan. Included are Water and Ground water risk assessment documents. These worksheets are there to help you assess the potential for water quality problems on your property. You can identify sources of potential problems and prioritize areas where you may need to take action. Once having completed the risk assessments, you are ready to move through the remainder of the manual to identify BMPs that have the potential to abate your particular problem situation.