To track and evaluate program with the use of computer software. Status LAES and LCES faculty were assigned to commodity review teams and work is in progress on the commodity specific BMPs. The committees are in various stages of completion. Preliminary work is underway to format the commodity-specific model Pollution Prevention Plans. Initial work has been done on the 15-minute BMP video.
Compilation continues by adding new meetings as they occur.
Status This project has been initiated. May 2001 Project Objectives See below Project Status See below Objectives To create a website for the Nonpoint Source Management Program that enables the general public, state and federal agencies and other cooperators to learn more about the goals and objectives of the NPS Program and progress that is being made in its implementation. The website will include all of the educational materials, project descriptions, watershed characteristics, and progress made in nonpoint source pollution reduction and in-stream water quality improvement. Status This project has been initiated. December 2000 Project Objectives See below Project Status See below Objectives To strengthen the support of the Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts who provide education and technical assistance to farmers who live within the 21 statewide EQIP Geographic Priority Areas, as well as the four statewide natural resource priority concerns, including wellhead protection which is a high priority for the Office of Soil and Water Conservation.